To the older members of DU [View all]

[Harmony Blue]

I have the utmost respect and gratitude towards giving us younger generations integral knowledge so we can survive the current and future problems that will be ahead. Sure there are not many of us working or employed currently compared to those that will be retiring soon given the population dynamics in countries with birth rates so low. But we, in the younger generations, witnessed the 2008 collapse wipe out most of the baby boomer savings. As a result you all are holding on longer with your jobs so you can eventually lead a decent humane retirement with dignity. Us younger generations have time to recover and build on resources and wealth from the 2008 collapse, so we understand your precarious situation. We also understand that the stock market isn't a sound investment when you will have to pull money to be able to lead a decent life in retirement. So we are adapting with this new reality and willing to work with the boomers. We are not going to leave you behind or create a world like in Brave New World or The Giver. We are all in this together and we will find a way to make it work out.