[chris vickery]

The modern work world has certainly changed, and likely not for the better.
As Bruce points out, today's generation of Millennials figures they deserve the same vacation, benefits and wages as an experienced person, a 9-5 workday and an environment of equality. The old school ways are gone.
Personally, I think we are in trouble as a society.
I am 45. I think 55 is a great age to retire but for guys in my age group highly unlikely. With the modern way of life, taxes, inflation and limited pensions it will be very difficult to retire early.
Many people here now work way past 65. Personally, I take issue with this but understand at the same time; many people who work past 65 do it because of need, then there are those who do it out of want. It is those who do it out of want that tick me off- each of those people are taking jobs from youth.
At the same time, this only helps to add to the problem attitude with young workers. It's easy to say there are no jobs available when they are being taken and its a great excuse to be lazy and not try harder to find one.
To this end I also blame Companies. They exploit the aged worker because they can, they understand the need/want/drive of these ones and appreciate the lengthy experience older workers bring to the table.
This does little to encourage youth, to train or hire them.
The system is quite frankly, broken.
Never mind the "I don't know what I'll do or will I have enough money ?" angle neither . Every retired guy I have talked to in recent years has only one regret... I wish I retired sooner. Remember, age is no friend to use and the Golden Years are not that Golden.