Despite Gen X's reputation as ‘slackers', many are deeply tied to work. Unlike some of their millennial counterparts, who are taking career breaks after being laid off , or even leaving full-time positions outright to rest and recharge , this generation is eager to stay in the workforce, bucking these trends. Experts say there are two main reasons many members of Gen X, roughly defined as people born roughly between 1965 and 1980, aren't ready to leave the workforce. For one, they're saddled with unique financial considerations rendering many largely unable to forego a consistent income.

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