Hundreds of thousands of older Austrians without a job – our readers’ current report warned. They describe emotionally how merciless the labor market is for more than 60 -year -olds. Although politics and the economy are still screens for measures, read the current reality for many affected people.
According to a report from De Kroon, around 444,000 people between the ages of 60 and 64 are not working in Austria. While politics and companies are discussing measures, many affected people feel overlooked or written off. Numerous comments have achieved us – urgent, emotional and full of criticism. A mood.
Age discrimination: “From 40 to the old iron”
Many readers are clearly disadvantaged as an older employee on the labor market. Already in 40 there is one of them “for the old iron”, while younger colleagues are preferred despite less performance (“The most important thing is young!”). Experienced employees would often be thrown away with a “golden handhake” to be hired later on worse circumstances. “Dear companies will not go out,” is the conclusion.
Politically fail: “The problem did not fall from heaven”
Many readers are primarily responsible for politics for the current situation. According to her, serious mistakes have been made in recent decades: the educational professions have been devalued and young people are praised in courses, although artisans are urgently needed: “Now everyone is surprised about their agencies that there is no one anymore she builds!”
Honest pension: “Let the elderly finally retire”
Many readers demand that older employees finally retire and to make younger people more mandatory. “The older ones have already fulfilled her,” writes a reader, while someone else asks why “only the older one” are spoken.
Proposed solutions: “Age -fitting jobs would be the solution”
Other readers bring concrete solutions to improve the situation of older employees. They require tax aid and financing programs for companies. In addition, some uniform regulations in the ASVG pension system demand everyone – without exceptions for politicians or officials. 45 years of contributions must be sufficient for a tee -free pension, with fixed pension increases instead of percentage adjustments.
Now they are asked:
Many readers have already shared their experiences and opinions on the subject of older employees. But how do you see that?
Have you personally experienced that older employees are disadvantaged? Are you done enough in your respect to keep people older than 60 work? Does the retirement age have to be designed more flexibly after years of contribution? Does the young generation have to do more – or is it already overwhelmed? How can one of the generations be prevented? And what should change so that older employees are seen as an opportunity instead of a burden? Let us know your opinion!
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.
