For people talking about having a 50 year old retirement age

[JDPriestly]

65. The 35-hour work week would be a good compromise.

When I was working, I sometimes had to work 70 hours and more. That's too much when you are in your 50s and 60s. But working is really a joy if you can get work.

Problem is employers will still hire people in their 50s if they really need someone, but they are generally reluctant to hire and sometimes even to continue employing people over 60. I've seen this over and over.

And, face it, we do slow down when we get over 65 or so.

But we are in our prime in our 50s. Remember that. You are probably in your prime in your 50s. Don't let anyone tell you any different. Best years in life.

It's a shame the economy is so bad since Bush. That man and his buddies really messed things up for the rest of America.