Scholars Ought to Diligently Extend Their Working Hours
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Here's the scoop on the chatter surrounding retirement ages, as per Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz's take: College grads ain't ready to hang up their professional hats at 67, straight off the bat. Apparently, the timing depends on their degree – 68 for bachelor's, 69 for master's. He spilled the beans in an interview with "The World."
Why the push? Academics usually get a late start in the labor market and, occasionally, are less physically taxed. Essential for preserving our nation's prosperity – including social security systems – says Bayaz, who himself earned a communication sciences degree from the University of Hohenheim.
Bayaz thinks we need to balance work life and life expectancy, plain and simple. "Someone starting an apprenticeship at 16 and working in a physically demanding job retiring around 67 as is now? That's a long haul," he opined.
Bayaz floated two ideas: "Bachelor's grads retire at 68, master's grads claim the statutory pension at 69." Alternatively, they could prolong the retirement age and beef up disability pensions – financial security for those hindered by health issues but not yet of retirement age.
In Bayaz's book, the earlier retirement age of 63 is a no-go. Early retirement still leaves well-compensated experts with an alluring motivation to exit the workforce prematurely. He also advocates phasing out a public holiday – a modest nod to a turning point, symbolizing that change is needed for everyone to sustain the nation's prosperity.
- The finance business is closely watching the policy-and-legislation surrounding retirement ages, a topic recently discussed by Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz.
- Bayaz's proposed change in retirement age hinges on one's educational level, with bachelor's degree holders expected to retire at 68 and master's degree holders at 69.
- The general news is filled with debates about the impact of early retirement on the nation's economy and social security systems, a point emphasized by Bayaz during his recent interview with "The World."
