Some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn’t be a limitation on age, and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include relevant examples.

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one should be allowed to work over 65 years of age
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others believe that they should not be limited to work.
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examples. In my opinion , the retirement age should be 65 years and above , since
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is the time that the body becomes exhausted and worn out .Having worked during
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years and invested in so many things,
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is the time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour and hard work you did.At
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there is limited energy to struggle and all the necessities have been met.as
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basic needs like stable housing and education
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to do some light duty , just for exercising but not as a means of earning a living.It should be
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they are free to stay.
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their bodies strong and active.
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. I strongly disagree since if age limitations
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the end results will be low economic productivity.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • mandatory retirement age
  • age discrimination
  • work-life balance
  • economic stability
  • pension plans
  • life expectancy
  • older workforce
  • job market dynamics
  • intergenerational workplace
  • financial pressure
  • mentorship
  • productivity
  • new technologies
  • physical or mental decline
  • personal freedom
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