定年制は廃止さるべきか

Should the retirement age be raised or abolished?

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, the mandatory retirement should be abolished in Japan as soon as possible. Now let me explain the details.     

Experts argue that abolishing mandatory retirement is a global trend, as it has two significant drawbacks: first, it forcefully kick out skillful workers of companies. Second, it puts pressure on social security. On the other hand, studies have shown that many seniors today are healthy, productive, and willing to work as long as possible. Considering a labor shortage in the future, it is better for companies to retain such workers as long as possible.     

Next, I understand some may argue that mandatory retirement helps companies to take in new talent, but the loss of experienced workers will offset any benefits. Plus, mandatory retirement is considered ageism, going against modern ideas of équity and increasing welfare costs.           

Therefore, even though mandatory retirement still has some advantages, I conclude that we should eliminate it to build a happy aging society. Thank you for your attention. [180 Words Type-C,D]

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