Living to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect::undefined

  • kicksystem@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t think working till very late age is a bad thing. I don’t expect to be sitting on my ass whole day long by the time I get to retirement age. What I do think is a bad thing is if by that time I am financially struggling to get by.

    • tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk
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      1 year ago

      The problem is we’re not fixing the economy at the other end. People work later because they’re healthier, and that could be good… but that means more people to do the same amount of work, increasing unemployment.

      Until we stop demonising non-work and that’s going to be hell for those stuck on it. Get some level of basic income so it’s a valid choice. Meanwhile in the UK our govermnent is appealing to the boomers by announcing increased punishment of the unemployed… We’re a long way from fixing the issues.

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        1 year ago

        I don’t tend to think about the amount of work available nor the demand for the fruits of work to be fixed.

        I agree with the issues you are raising.