Since then, I held a variety of part-time, seasonal jobs—until this year. I have applied to all the big-box stores for seasonal employment this year with zero response. I am in excellent health and hit the gym five days a week for both cardio and weights. I daresay I can outperform most of the delicate 20-year-olds physically and emotionally, plus I can provide reliable attendance. So, maybe the worker shortage is self-imposed by corporate America.