Out of touch Tory minister ...
I must admit I'm all for life time learning, I didn't do my MBA until I was in my early 50s and would probably still be studying courses for interest with the OU if this government's education cuts hadn't bumped up the costs of courses above the prices where most people don't pay for courses unless they need them for career purposes. However, I think suggesting that the WASPI women whose pensions have been moved forward from 60 to 66 should do apprenticeships is unrealistic. I'm sure some might think it's a possibility, but probably some have take the initiative to do something like this already if they can. However, my understanding is that many can't work for health or other reasons, or, having planned a retirement for various personal or family reasons, don't want these plans messed around, not to mention the practical issue of ageist employees who might be dubious about taking on 60+ year old apprentices. Do some of these ministers really understand the real world? Perhaps pension ages do have to rise but do it in a compoassionate, more gradual way? Interesting, how money was found and wasted on Yellowhammer and other Tory Brexit wastes of money. If people wassd to keep learning and working while they can, fine, but perhaps not force those that can't or need retirement while they can still enjoy it?https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/jul/05/women-hit-by-pension-age-change-can-take-up-apprenticeships
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