I understand that France is attempting to increase the retirement age to 62 and there are a lot of French people who are very unhappy about this...mostly young people who planned to retire much younger than 62.
I think the retirement system in the U.S. also needs revising and for the past few years I have been doing powerpoint presentations at drive-thrus and campgrounds in an effort to promote my proposal for change. This effort has so far resulted in my making America's Most Delusional List--picture included, but I am thoroughly committed to continue this effort.
My proposal is simple...retirement should begin at 40, continue until we are 60 and then you work until you just can't stand it any more. I think this is a very reasonable idea because in your 40s most people look good in their passport photos, have energy to do things, and are willing to travel, learn new languages and drink microbrews. It is the best time to enjoy your retirement.
I am not sure the age people can currently retire in France, but I am thinking of proposing my plan to their government because I need to find a new audience. Au revoir
Great idea. My late father-in-law used to say the idea of retirement was all backwards. You need to be free to have fun when you are young and have all the energy to do all the things you want. You can have a job when you old and worn out. This is probably one of the few things he ever said that I agreed with.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that way I can retire very soon.
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