Don't give up!

With the UK's coalition government hyperactively trying to re-shape the economy, society, and relations with the rest of the world, they've decided to scrap the compulsory retirement age. This move will of course have a multitude of impacts - particularly on the prospects for younger folks trying to get into the workplace.

I'm all in favour of people of any age managing their working lives in whatever way best suits them - only requiring the state to facilitate conditions for making sustainable work available.

The challenge for older workers will be overcoming the prejudices of ageism - particularly impacting those who are looking to make changes later on in their careers. The cult of youth remains pervasive - particularly in the creative, commercial and financial sectors. Future blogposts will reflect on this as I pursue my own 3rd-age options.