Hours of misery: Ivor Gaber on dissatisfaction among female and older workers
[The Guardian - 13 November 2002] Despite a favourable economic climate and the best efforts of government, British workers are still less productive than most of their European and north American counterparts. New research suggests that one reason for this might be that two sections of the labour force - women and older workers - are far from happy with their working lot, and getting more dissatisfied.
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.
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