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By Ryan Service
My worker mentioned their 35 years at this job, and it made me consider the long tenures many dedicate to their work. This brings to mind my idea: our government should step in to support small farmers with transportation and packaging. Imagine if a wave of experienced individuals, reaching a natural retirement age of 65, could choose to continue contributing by fulfilling this crucial role.
This isn't just about agriculture at all; it addresses a growing tension in America. With fewer people filling entry-level positions, a natural transition of older workers into these government support roles could ease this generational bottleneck.
Why is this necessary? Because the promise of secure retirement through pensions, once a cornerstone of long-term employment, has largely faded as corporations prioritized short-term gains. This shift leaves many feeling insecure and working longer out of necessity.
It feels like I'm one of the few truly focused on this multi-faceted problem. We see people juggling multiple jobs just to make ends meet, a reality that seems lost on our government. Meanwhile, we're selling our younger generation a potentially hollow "American Dream" with the crushing weight of expensive college. I'm not advocating for free college at all, but we need empathy across generations. Longevity in a job should mean something, yet many corporations treat their employees like disposable assets, mirroring the fate of their pension programs.
This isn't abstract; it's a real crisis with no solutions from either side of the political spectrum. Ask for more people and corporations. Please!!