Interesting to know that a person can continue to be in the employment even after attaining age 60.
Aging is inevitable with increased problems with vision and reflexes are bound to become slow. For a car driver or a worker operating on machines it may be risky. However, one can appreciate the wisdom acquired by them during the work tenure. Hence while optimizing the use of their wisdom one should not risk their lives as well as that of others.
Striking a good balance is necessary and one should consider appropriate placement.
We had a few senior field personnel who worked well during their prime. Aging meant reluctance to travel for outstation work. We used their experience by converting them in to consultants in their HQs, utilizing their knowledge for grooming younger, newer lot. It worked well for both.
Aging is inevitable with increased problems with vision and reflexes are bound to become slow. For a car driver or a worker operating on machines it may be risky. However, one can appreciate the wisdom acquired by them during the work tenure. Hence while optimizing the use of their wisdom one should not risk their lives as well as that of others.
Striking a good balance is necessary and one should consider appropriate placement.
We had a few senior field personnel who worked well during their prime. Aging meant reluctance to travel for outstation work. We used their experience by converting them in to consultants in their HQs, utilizing their knowledge for grooming younger, newer lot. It worked well for both.