Retirement and reshaping our social fabric?
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Retirement age is steadily increasing in many countries, where many 60- year- olds are still healthy and productive. When knowledge and experiences are at a peak, wouldn’t it be a waste to put them into cold storage when they can offer real economic advantages? Will that mean fewer opportunities for the younger generations, fresh graduates, and new entrants to the job market? I never use the word “retire” on myself. But if I were to go back to compete in the job market, I would propose a half full-time equivalent (FTE) with a prorated salary. That way, the old people will still have sufficient time to rest and have time for their solitude time and hobbies. The fresh and younger people can be guided by these older mentors and strive forth in the competitive workforce, unhindered.
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Chen Song Ping 
I hope to retire early but still continue to be productive. Mentoring sounds like such a meaningful thing to do in my later years.
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I just read that Denmark raised the retirement age to 70. I dunno about making it mandatory to work that late into life when there is so much more to life than just work. But I do love your idea of establishing mentor relationships between the wise and the young.
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The old should be given flexi hours and prop rated pay.
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I agree with you, Ab. I suppose it would be better to be optional after 60 and not be mandatory
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