The debate about the statutory retirement age is cooking again. The Governor of the National Bank Robert Holzmann is once again arguing for an increase of 67-but-but, health experts such as Dr. Gerhard Klicka warn: in many professions this is simply unreasonable. The readers of the “Krone” speak clearly – with criticism, concern, but also constructive suggestions.
It soon becomes clear that the indignation about solutions with a flat rate is great. Above all, physically working people feel there – and argue for a more flexible model.
“Reform yes – but please do justice”
A subject that is much: inequality in the system. Without consequences for companies that drop the elderly, the best reform model also benefits little. Others refer to politicians and officials who are not comparable to those of the “hackers”. But even among academics, who will later deposit later into the pension fund, users find injustice.
“Mental work also performs”
Many readers also see the often mentioned dividing line between physical and mental work. Concentration, memory and resilience decrease in old age – regardless of whether you work on the construction or in the office.
“Leave hackers in peace”
In the end, many readers appealed to politics: “Finally, let the people who are well hacked from the age of 16 with your brain brushes in peace”. The call for realism, respect for the life of life – and a social policy that is not only based on salaries of manager and our readers also have their own solutions:
When should people retire if allowed? What role should health and working life play in retirement age? Which professions are particularly stressful in old age? How do you feel the difference between physical and mental work in old age? What do you think of civil servants or politicians compared to normal employees? We look forward to your opinion and look forward to a lively discussion in the responses!
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
