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How old is too old to work?

July 13, 2022

Despite reaching retirement age, work never stops for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many civil servants are well past 70, sometimes even over 100 years old. They hold on to their jobs and their salaries. In Japan, some seniors also choose to continue working part-time jobs – to boost their pensions and because they believe it helps stave off dementia.

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This is a repeat from earlier this year.

Sarah Steffen Author and editor with a keen interest on underreported crises.
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