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In the context of an aging population and increasing pressure on pensions, the topic of delayed retirement has attracted much attention. Especially for the post-80s generation, who are standing in the middle of their careers and facing unprecedented challenges. Through in-depth interviews and case studies, this article will explore the difficulties faced by post-80s flexible workers once they delay their retirement to the age of 65, and how many of them will be able to persevere.
1. Background
In recent years, with the aging of the population and the increasing pressure on pension payments, delayed retirement has become a hot topic. According to the relevant policy, the mainland may gradually postpone the retirement age to 65 years old in the future. For the post-80s generation, many of them have entered or are about to enter middle age, facing multiple pressures such as career transformation and family responsibilities. And delaying retirement will undoubtedly bring them more challenges.
2. In-depth interviews and investigations
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the views and dilemmas of post-80s flexible workers on delayed retirement, we conducted an in-depth interview survey. Here are some of the interviews:
1. Interview subject 1: Xiao Li, 35 years old, freelancer
Xiao Li said that he has been freelancing for many years, and although his work is relatively free, his income is not stable. If he delays his retirement until the age of 65, he is worried that his physical condition will not be able to support long working hours. In addition, he worries that as he gets older, his competitiveness will decrease, and it will be difficult to find a suitable job.
2. Interview subject 2: Ms. Zhang, 40 years old, online anchor
Ms. Zhang believes that delaying retirement will not have much impact on an online anchor like her. She said that she was engaged in mental work, and age was not the main issue. Moreover, with the accumulation of experience, she will become more and more competitive in the field of live webcasting. However, she is also worried that as she gets older, her body and energy will gradually decline, making it difficult for her to maintain a productive working state.
3. Subject 3: Mr. Wang, 38 years old, courier
Mr. Wang said that he has been working as a courier for many years and needs to travel through the streets of the city every day. If he delays his retirement until the age of 65, he is worried that his body will not be able to withstand such labor intensity. In addition, he is worried that as he gets older, his reflexes and speed will deteriorate, making it difficult for him to work as a courier.
3. Cases
In order to better illustrate the dilemma faced by post-80s flexible workers, we have selected the following two typical cases:
Case 1: Brother Chen, 45 years old, used to be a programmer
Brother Chen was an excellent programmer when he was younger, but as he grew older and his skills changed, he gradually felt that he was unable to do so. At the age of 40, he chose to switch careers to become a freelancer, working in website design and development. However, as he grew older and the competitive pressures of the market, his order volume gradually decreased, and his income became unstable. If he delays his retirement until the age of 65, he fears that he will not be able to find a suitable job to make ends meet.
Case 2: Ms. Liu, 42 years old, independent shopkeeper
Ms. Liu is an independent shopkeeper who runs a small clothing store. She said that although her store business was good, as she grew older and the market changed, she gradually felt that she was unable to do so. She needs to spend more time and energy managing the store, restocking, sales and other aspects. If she delays her retirement until the age of 65, she is worried that her body will not be able to withstand such work pressure. In addition, she is worried that as she gets older, her aesthetic and fashion sense will gradually decline, making it difficult to attract younger customers.
4. Analysis and discussion
Through in-depth interviews and case illustrations, we can see that the post-80s flexible employment personnel are facing many difficulties. First of all, as they grow older and the competitive pressure of the market, their competitiveness will gradually decline; Secondly, long hours of work and high intensity of labor may take a toll on their body; Finally, they face multiple pressures such as career transitions and family responsibilities. As a result, many of them may find it difficult to hold on once they delay retirement to the age of 65.
However, we should also see the need to delay retirement. With the intensification of population aging and the increase of pension payment pressure, delaying retirement is one of the important means to alleviate pension pressure and ensure the life of the elderly. Therefore, we need to provide more support and assistance for post-80s flexible workers from the policy level and the social level. For example, measures such as strengthening vocational training and education, improving social security, and optimizing the employment environment can help them better cope with the challenges of delayed retirement.
In conclusion, delaying retirement is a complex and sensitive topic. We need to conduct in-depth analysis and discussion from multiple perspectives to provide more support and assistance for the post-80s flexible employment workers, so that they can better cope with the challenges of the future.
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