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“If our country’s leaders are still at it at 73, why should I retire?”
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“If our country’s leaders are still at it at 73, why should I retire?”

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May 1, 202410m 32s

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Show Notes

Nearly half of India’s 200 million workforce that is over the age of 45 suddenly has the sword of an involuntary retirement hanging over their heads. These are loyal employees from sectors like pharma, retail, manufacturing, and banking who are dealing with shorter career spans but for whom retirement is not a voluntary choice.

Those aged between 40-60 years are facing long periods of joblessness after quitting or losing a job. But finding a job has become increasingly difficult for them and it is leading to a lot of stress and financial issues. 


In a nutshell, their career span has shortened from more than 40 years to just 20 or 25 years. 


Why is this happening?

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