What are your thoughts on this? Agree?
"So I know that some people are for it while some are against it. Well, those who are against it, they are against the govt for wanting the old folks to work until they die. This is what I heard. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Those who are for it, they support the idea that old people remain
active in the aged years and rather them be occupied than to stay
at home and stare into the blank ceilings.
I heard from a healthcare practitioner that working helps to keep
the old active and is important to prevent Alzheimer/dementia. I
mean, sure, retiring and playing chess everyday seems like an
option but playing chess everyday will eventually be boring. Hence,
leading to stagnation. No progress. This will deteriorate overall
health.
Not a huge fan of MM Lee but his quote seems to make some sense.
"If you believe that at 55, you’re retiring, you’re going to read
books, play golf and drink wine, then I think you’re done
for."
I personally think that we should encourage the old to work, if
they want to. Take up simple tasks. Keep their mind active and
contribute in a meaningful way. They have so much experience and
it's a waste if the younger gen can't inherit their pot of
gold.
Some of you may ask if I want my parents to work when they are 67?
Seriously? I don't mind them doing part-time work or freelance
work. So long as they are healthy and enjoy what they do, why
not?
Saw this phrase from the article below - "Choose a job you love,
and you will never have to work a day in your life". Very true
indeed.
http://www.youngntuc.org.sg/wps/port...43bed8f867c067"
Originally posted by getcarter:Stay at hm n stare at blank ceiling? play chess? U think those rich ppl do this? they go tour around the world leh,only the poor n mid class are trapped to wrk till collapse
Lucky during my parents time things were much better compare to now,I rather pass on peacefully than wrk all my life,who to blame? Only can thank the 60.1% for all this
i encounter before. some old people at age around 47 they no need
to worry about kids already, all rod got jobs, amrried. but they
still lived in denial and dont plan, ended up now still dreaming
wanna retired like a millionaire. no joke from 47 yo until noe\w
65/63 about 16 over years to plan and save. but they still like to
dreamland sleep so now bo bian what little money got from seelling
housed used up and husband's CPF after he died all used up
have to keng act crazy... schedule is junjun onme everytime no
money will go 'siao' but doctor cannot find any problem so just
issue some medication lor since you go see doctor they will have to
prescribe some medicine..
