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Retirement Myths vs. Facts
Retirement Abroad
Working After Retirement
Retirement Then and Now
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True/False: Retirement is the death of people.
False.
100
True/False: Cultures around the world view the elderly as unattractive.
False.
100
What percentage of workers aged 50+ either continued working or expect to continue working after their official retirement? 33%, 61%, or 75%
75%
100
In the late 19th Century what percentage of men worked after retirement? 33%:60%:75%
75%
200
True/False: Older people typically become bleak and boring after they retire.
False.
200
How many different types of State pensions does Ireland have?
Three
200
True/False: A majority of working retirees reported feeling underutilized and ignored at their new workplaces.
False.
200
In 1935, what was the number of years a retired individual was expected to receive Social Security benefits?
12
300
True/False: The majority of older adults say that they are happy most of the time.
True.
300
In what country does the pension payment for average earners exceed their income before they retire?
Greece.
300
Which of the following is not one of the top 3 reported reasons for working in retirement? -They want to keep earning money to retire more comfortably -They need health insurance -They would get bored if they didn’t work
They need health insurance.
300
In 2006, what was the average number of years a retiree was expected to receive SS benefits?
16-20 years
400
True/False: The majority of elderly people are sick and disabled.
False.
400
Which country in Europe has the world's most generous public pension plan?
Spain
400
Which three of these criteria did a majority of retired workers say were most important to them in the workplace? (10 Extra Points for the correct order) -Job Challenge/Learning -Supervisor Support -Autonomy -Climate of Respect -Work/Life Balance -Economic Security
1. Supervisor Support 2. Job Challenge 3. Climate of Respect
400
In what year was the Age Discrimination in Employment Act enacted?
1967