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Workers often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want. What is your opinion about this?

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Nowadays, while, many people consider that older workers should retire at the age of 60 or 65, others argue that they should have the right to continue working for as long as they are willing. In my opinion,
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its age, as it is quite useful in a workplace for various reasons which should
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 and foremost, it is an undeniable fact that the older workers bring a level of experience, critical thinking and sheer knowledge that cannot be taught. In many companies, it usually takes a decade or longer for workers to gain the technical skills necessary to do their jobs. For
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