Keep Working! Yes, I Am Older, but I Am Earning, Productive, and like My Coworkers.

This case study examined motives of older US IT workers about remaining in the workforce. Intrinsically, many delay their retirement to maintain the camaraderie, knowledge, expertise, challenge to themselves, a leadership role, and feelings of being needed. Extrinsically, they also want to earn income and avoid loss of existing lifestyle.