"It's unfortunate that the hopes and dreams of these retirees are being put on hold. " Half of the survey respondents said their net worth had declined by . ECONOMY WATCH Question from Rose Southerbee: Are retirees going to seek new careers because of the present economic conditions?Answer: Rose, I am afraid that this is the case; but let me introduce you to a great reference that will give you a more in debth picture. Please read it. In faltering economy, more retirees have to workAsbury Park Press Asbury Park,NJ,USAWith the massive Baby Boomer generation reaching retirement age, . a Holmdel based Web site for retirees searching for jobs, said traffic is up 30 percent .