The new old age!!
By yumoney
@yumoney (194)
China
March 21, 2007 10:14pm CST
As the poolof young recruit dries up,companies and countries are putting the retired back to work,writes Newsweek's Stefan Theil in The New Old Age.Once again,there are lessons from Finland: half of working-age Americans now expect work into their 70s,whether by financial necessity or by lifestyle choice.In Japan,78 percent of baby boomers between the ages of 55 and 59 say they plan to work beyond the official retirement age of 60........
A 63-year-old in Santiago,Chile,who spent 34 years selling handicrafts to tourists now makes money collecting cardboard...
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4 responses
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
22 Mar 07
Yes this is right that they will have to put the older worker back to work they have a lot of experience and the younger generation can learn a lot from the older people it would be amazing if we could all learn from one another and make it a better world to work in.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
it is true that the older folks have knowledge which they can share with the younger generation. besides, plenty of these old folks are still willing to work. if they are still able bodied, it is best that they'd be given the chance to continue to be of service.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
it is alright for the older ones to be back to work if it is their choice. they just have to undergo medical examinations to determine how fit they are still physically and mentally. there are so many oldies who are still fit for work and it is a pity that their knowledge and know how are wasted away just like that.
@AnnieTang521 (27)
• Hong Kong
6 Sep 07
yes,I think the old folks can continue to work if there are have enough well body.
