At the NUS symposium, someone said that older people are "not wanted". They find it difficult to get work or to contribute their knowledge, even if they have experience. Even former parliamentarians and retired civil servants face this difficulty.
Here is my view.
* it is a matter of matching supply and demand
* the older people have knowledge and experience
* many businesses need, but do not know how to access them
* we need to find a new model for this to work
Here is a possible solution:
* set up a portal
* the experienced people can indicate their availablility and charges
* those who need the services can contact them
* agents can help to make the matches
This is a very practical world.
ReplyDeleteIf the old folks has wealth, the children will mostly visit and listen to them.
I am not generalising this statement though I think many still love their folks.
When the old folks has money, they can talk a little louder. I think many will know this phrase.
So it is important that one should plan for their retirement savings early.
- Thomas Phua