Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 250 words.
According to some people, with the significant rise in life expectancy, the retirement age for employees should be lengthened by more years. Personally, I disagree with that idea. I think the retirement age should stay the same, regardless of how significant the life span is improving. In this essay, I will elaborate on things that underlined the importance of the retirement age not getting lengthened.
Retirement age means that the employee can enjoy life peacefully after dedicating so many years to their company. This is about the mental wellbeing of the elderly, as retirement will allow them to achieve a stress-free life compared to the time when they were still working. This idea is also supported by a recent study conducted by the University of York, which said that the tremendous improvement in life expectancy was contributed by better mental wellbeing thanks to punctual retirement. The study also recommends senior employees who are entering the retirement age should call it a day when the time comes for them to end their careers.
There is also a growing concern that I’d like to express. If the retirement age is about to get lengthened, it will impact the younger ones who had just graduated from university. The people who are entering the final stages of their careers can get an extension in their work contract. The delayed retirement also means a delayed turnover of employees in companies. Therefore, it will not be possible for them to promote people one level below those seniors at work. Eventually, the condition will impact the regeneration at the bottom of the company’s pyramid, as the recruitment for entry-level staff will be deemed not feasible for the current condition.
Based on those two reasons, I think the retirement age should stay the same. Not only for the seniors’ mental wellbeing but also to give them opportunities for the younger generation to contribute to society through the workplace.
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