[Aurel]

Originally Posted by fintstone

I really don't see how continuing to work past a certain age could be considered greedy. Why would one stop in their peak earning years when they have much to contribute? Also, how much is enough? If the same folks miscalculate and retire too early and run out of money, then what? Will you want to take care of them? There is no reason that a person cannot work and contribute to society until they are no longer physically or metally able. As far as younger folks that cost less...it is almost impossible to find one that will work the 70 hr workweek that their older counterparts will...much less have the skills. besides, who would take care of their adult children that just can't seem to manage on their own...LOL?

Spoken like a true oldster...LOL
I can tell you that in Universities, there are many old tenured professors who do not contribute anything to research anymore, and who hang to $250k/yr jobs, just doing their minimal teaching requirement. And the worst part is they can stay there as long as they want, there is no set retirement age. That is a good example of greedy.