tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post5772084149341497577..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Oldie with attitudenickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-66992464262550205052008-01-15T09:37:00.000+00:002008-01-15T09:37:00.000+00:00Yes I’ve heard that quite a few times, Heart, that...Yes I’ve heard that quite a few times, Heart, that traditional cultures and societies properly venerate and respect their elders, very different from modern societies where the elderly are often callously treated or neglected. Indeed, we should enjoy our life to the maximum right to the end and not let old age dim our spirits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-75206969961963308942008-01-15T02:20:00.000+00:002008-01-15T02:20:00.000+00:00Most of Western civilization seems to have such a ...Most of Western civilization seems to have such a bias against older people in the workforce, even though with age often come wisdom and experience. <BR/><BR/>Native Americans and Eastern cultures revere their elders because they understand that people often have the most to give past mid-life as they have been learning longer than the 20-somethings have been out of diapers.<BR/><BR/>Good for Mr. McCoy for bucking the system, and for Mr. Lowe, the incredibly fit elderly ballet dancer. There is no reason to give up on life because ignorance abounds. We are all given a certain number of years on the planet and should try to enjoy them as fully as possible.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-41410639733325275272008-01-14T22:18:00.000+00:002008-01-14T22:18:00.000+00:00Muddy - exactly, us oldies have an amazing amount ...Muddy - exactly, us oldies have an amazing amount of knowledge stashed away in the grey matter. Even if we've never heard of the newest, hottest cocktail and the sharpest, trendiest band.<BR/><BR/>Medbh - thank you kindly. Glad you still find the blog worth reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-46647292450032705282008-01-14T19:49:00.000+00:002008-01-14T19:49:00.000+00:00Hearty congrats on your 99th post, Nick. And many...Hearty congrats on your 99th post, Nick. And many more to come.Megan McGurkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673489472490377198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-50988086062335866252008-01-14T19:42:00.000+00:002008-01-14T19:42:00.000+00:00My manager in work is due to retire this year....t...My manager in work is due to retire this year....that leaves a knowledge vaccum that will echo for years where I work. His physical health isn't so good otherwise he would love to stay on.<BR/><BR/>Fair play to Mr McCoy. People should be allowed to work at what they want as long as they are able.Mudflapgypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398497408759954068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-77737383016045671832008-01-14T09:44:00.000+00:002008-01-14T09:44:00.000+00:00Yes, I know about von Bismarck. What a very far-si...Yes, I know about von Bismarck. What a very far-sighted man - we need a few like him in the UK right now instead of the current bunch of muddlers and hardliners. I suspected you were joking – my reply was obviously too deadpan as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-73817595951714809492008-01-14T08:17:00.000+00:002008-01-14T08:17:00.000+00:00Otto von Bismark was the first to introduce a reti...Otto von Bismark was the first to introduce a retirement age through the German Social Insurance system in the 1880's . . he originally set it at 75 years but it was dropped 27 years later to 65 as it was considered a fairer age (few men lived to reach 75 in those days) of cours now the Baby Boomers are reaching ripe old ages and are fitter and more motivated to stay in employment.<BR/><BR/>Er, Nick, I was joking about the 50 only employees - I should employ more emoticons!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-21888765923792029802008-01-13T18:50:00.000+00:002008-01-13T18:50:00.000+00:00Yes, so would I. I wonder if anyone's doing a vide...Yes, so would I. I wonder if anyone's doing a video of it??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-63845345227314665262008-01-13T17:18:00.000+00:002008-01-13T17:18:00.000+00:00Fantastic victory, really good news. I would love...Fantastic victory, really good news. I would love to see the ballet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-34172381989019997312008-01-13T16:36:00.000+00:002008-01-13T16:36:00.000+00:00I don't disagree with the pension age being pushed...I don't disagree with the pension age being pushed to 67 (it's due in the UK too), as most people are fit and healthy enough to work to at least that age. We're still lucky enough to have many years of retirement (if we want it), whereas when pensions were first introduced most people didn't even live to pension age and never got one anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-86227955036608226482008-01-13T16:23:00.000+00:002008-01-13T16:23:00.000+00:00Baino, many people in the U.S. are noting that ret...Baino, many people in the U.S. are noting that retirement benefits might not get paid out until you're 67 rather than the current 65 because of the huge numbers of baby boomers approaching retirement. I expect to still be working when I'm 70.Megan McGurkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673489472490377198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-87617353704692707022008-01-13T09:55:00.000+00:002008-01-13T09:55:00.000+00:00You did ballet as a child? What a wonderful image ...You did ballet as a child? What a wonderful image that conjures up, Manuel. You in your tutu twinkling round the ballet studio. And yes, a whole new post-foodie career beckons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-65536453450943062792008-01-13T01:44:00.000+00:002008-01-13T01:44:00.000+00:00Good for him! Also I did ballet as a child......da...Good for him! Also I did ballet as a child......dad doesn't like to talk about it....but now I know I can return to it in retirement.....Manuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333257013163173911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-45343073561065297252008-01-12T23:14:00.000+00:002008-01-12T23:14:00.000+00:00Baino - Interesting that you find the Gen Xers les...Baino - Interesting that you find the Gen Xers less reliable - that reflects my own impressions. I'm not sure about no employees under 50 though. I think a workforce of varied ages is stimulating as the different generations supply a healthy mix of attitudes and experience.<BR/><BR/>www - good point about persistence! And the story of the 93 year old is wonderful. The super-oldies seem to be ever more active. I was reading recently of a guy in his nineties who had taken up jogging and was now running in marathons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-91244901506283287342008-01-12T22:10:00.000+00:002008-01-12T22:10:00.000+00:00Good for McCoy, Nick, not to take it lying down!I ...Good for McCoy, Nick, not to take it lying down!<BR/>I think the company missed out on a great salesman with the persistence hs is showing!<BR/>And I love the ballet story. Reminds me of this woman in Toronto who used to go in and teach dance to the elderly in the nursing homes, "helping these poor old people get in touch with their bodies again" to quote her. At the end of the article they asked her how old she was. 93, was the answer.<BR/>All in the mind, eh?<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-25714058141125420452008-01-12T20:44:00.000+00:002008-01-12T20:44:00.000+00:00Nick you're not wrong and in Australia with an age...Nick you're not wrong and in Australia with an ageing population, there is always talk among the political pundits of raising the retirement age to 70 to help keep the older players in the workforce. We even have a Mature Age Apprenticeship program to help older Aussies acquire a trade! I manage an office with quite a few Gen Xers and whilst they're good workers, they take more sick leave (for the most ridiculous reasons I might add), are less punctual and more likely to leave within a shorter timeframe. If it wasn't illegal I'd adopt a, 'no employees under 50' policy!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.com