No work after retirement for German seniors
In America and Australia ‘retired’ people are encouraged to consider part time or ongoing work. According to an Iconoculture report , this is completely foreign in Germany and would, be seen as cruel.
With a declining birth rate, the official German retirement age was recently increased to 67, but after that age, people do not work. Germans believe very strongly that after many years of service, they are due a good retirement.
The one exception is small business owners, who may choose to work beyond age 67, but even this is rare.
Despite the demographic pressures with not enough young workers to support older citizens, retired people are guaranteed healthcare coverage well beyond their years of contribution into the system.
Germany does not demand that its retired citizens take up more responsibility, but rather puts more demands on younger members – including women with children – by improving their contributions to the economy as a healthy, fit and educated workforce.
