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I like that idea, and also for Judges, and parliamentarians, Prime ministers and drs, 

posted by Graysome on September 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM | link to this | reply

It would be nice when it comes to certain politicians, but for the average working stiff, not on any level would an enforced retirement work just because you have a certain amount of money. There are too many variables with the continuing cost of living, and it would have the potential to negatively affect the health of those forced to stop working. People need purpose to continue thriving, and not everyone ages the same mentally or physically.

posted by Sherri_G on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM | link to this | reply

The trouble would probably be that those who have more than sufficient hold the purse strings.

posted by C_C_T on September 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM | link to this | reply

It would be interesting to see how that would work out.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on September 9, 2026 at 8:03 AM | link to this | reply

But mandatory retirement is illegal in this country for many jobs. For pilots and high-level executives, it isn't so maybe it could work. I simply don't know.

posted by Sea_Gypsy on September 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM | link to this | reply

A food for thought item. I suspect it would need parameters. It would work for employees. But business owners not so much in my opinion. 

posted by sam444 on September 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM | link to this | reply