[Special Series ⑧] Who Can Work Longer… The Reality of Retirement Varies by Occupation and Income Class

Key points in 3 lines

1. This analytical article finds that the period people can actually work differs significantly, even though the retirement age is 60 for all, depending on occupation and income level.
2. Office and professional workers are more likely to keep working through re-employment, whereas physical and emotional labor jobs see work continuity decline before retirement age.
3. Many argue that different approaches are needed by occupation and income class, with optional retirement and job-transition employment cited as possible solutions.

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