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Plainview Today
By the People, for the People
Seniors Turn to Gig Work to Supplement Retirement
Insufficient savings and rising costs drive 'unretirement' for some older Americans
Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:06pm
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Gig work provides financial flexibility and social engagement for some seniors struggling with retirement savings.Plainview TodayStu Goldberg, a 74-year-old with a Ph.D. in neuropsychology, didn't expect to be driving for Uber after retiring, but financial realities have forced him and a growing number of other seniors to return to the workforce in gig jobs to make ends meet and stay active.
Why it matters
The trend of 'unretirement' among seniors highlights the challenges many Americans face in saving enough for a comfortable retirement, as well as the desire of older adults to remain engaged and productive even after leaving their primary careers.
The details
Goldberg, who previously ran his own business, now drives for Uber at night to supplement his retirement income. He appreciates the flexibility and social interaction the gig work provides, but it's not how he envisioned spending his golden years. Rising living costs and insufficient retirement savings have driven Goldberg and other seniors to seek out supplemental income through gig platforms and other part-time jobs.
- Goldberg began driving for Uber after retiring from his previous career.
The players
Stu Goldberg
A 74-year-old with a Ph.D. in neuropsychology who now drives for Uber to supplement his retirement income.
What they’re saying
“I like the freedom. I like the flexibility. I like meeting people. I like that most of the time I can get, once or twice a day, a good conversation with somebody.”
— Stu Goldberg
The takeaway
The rise of 'unretirement' among seniors highlights the financial challenges many Americans face in saving enough for a comfortable retirement, as well as the desire of older adults to remain engaged and productive even after leaving their primary careers.
