This is a follow-up to the last post about former public service workers retiring with pensions after years of work. Today's news item indicates that new grads are looking hard at some "traditional" (rewarding in a non-financial sense) careers.

According to the article, applicants for the Teach For America program far exceeded the number of openings, although the program administrators said they'd love to have more funding for more positions.

If the administration has its way, that might happen. In the meantime, there are lots of other opportunities -- not just in teaching butin a variety of public service options as well -- just waiting for talented and enthusiastic people to step up.

And I'm guessing that the Boomers who are getting ready to retire will welcome the sight of new blood ready to fill their shoes.