Don't Retire, Start a Micro BusinessRetirem ent today is either something that peopl
Don't Retire, Start a Micro Business
Retirem ent today is either something that people welcome, or dread. In the UK, the age to qualify for your pension seems to move further away with successive govenments. And with no legal retirement age in the UK, if you want to and your company agrees, you can keep working for as long as you like. Do you want to continue with your employm ent is the question many are asking. A realistic altemative is to start your own micro business.
As the cost of living continues to rise, many in the over 60 age group in particular are looking for altemative ways to make ends meet. But also, how they can take more control of their lives by creating porfolio careers or, staring micro businesses.
The gig economy continues to expand. This fledgling working environm ent continues to define its rules of engagement, but for many, the gig economy has opened a new way to eam an income on their tems. In a report 'Gig Economy Workers and the Future of Retirement', it is found that sixteen percent of Americans plan to take a gig job in their retirem ent. Similar numbers are likely in the UK For those who have no intention of retiring, it is using their business in a dffeent way: a micro business can ensure you have a comfortable retirem ent. If anyone is thinking of winding down his working lives, or that want to make a change, he is to start a new micro business now. Developing this enterprise over the next few years could lead to a healthy second income that could replace the money you will have available if you do fully retire. This is the approach many over 60s are taking as they often top surveys of new business owners. Indeed, the concept of the 'older entrepreneur' is fast becoming the nom, outstipping the often-quoted Mllennial group, as the most entrepreneurial.
21.In the UK, the age for retirem ent and the pension seems to go by working.（）
A.for as long as you like
B.less than sixty
C.till getting the pension
D.till health problems occur
22.What is thelegal age of retirement in the U.SA. according to the passage？（）
A.60
B.65
C.55
D.None of above
23.According to the passage, the realistic suggestion for retired people is（）
A.to keep working
B.to plan second job after retirem ent
C.to take no plans after retirem ent
D.to start their own micro business
24.How many of Americans plan to take a gig job in their retirem ent？（）
A.16%
B.6%
C.60%
D.1.6%
25.The author's atitude that we could infer from the passage is likely to be（）.
A.persuasive
B.suggestive
C.critical
D.offensive
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