a big part of the problem, mirovitz is 65 years old. the unemployment rate of all older workers has doubled over the past two years and is now at record levels. and real estate expert mike cannon notes that nationally, construction now has the highest unemployment rate of any employment sector. and he says mirovitz is wasting his time looking for construction. >> it's not going to happen. trust me. >> reporter: despite these odds, he insists he is not considering retiring. >> i want to go back to work. i wasn't ready to retire. i'm not ready to retire now. >> reporter: but meg green says that attitude just isn't realistic. >> i think anybody should be so comfortable they think life is going to go on as it used to. >> reporter: she says he should consider he may not be able to go back to a job with a regular paycheck. start by projecting a worst-case scenario. figure out what fixed expenses you would still have to meet, like your mortgage. and think about getting rid of depreciating assets, like boats or motorcycles. andy mirowitz may ha