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IELTS Essay: People live longer today than in the past so they should stay in the workforc...

Prompt

People live longer today than in the past so they should stay in the workforce longer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#retirement age#workforce#longevity#pension systems#employability#age discrimination

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 agrees or disagrees based on economics; Band 9 acknowledges longevity does create fiscal pressure BUT examines employer discrimination, health constraints, and proposes flexible/phased solutions rather than universal age extension

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Key concepts in this essay

labor market discrimination
job availability for older workers
health sustainability of work
pension system economics
dignity and purpose in later life

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Accepting the premise uncritically without examining job availability, ageism, and physical demands
Assuming all work types are equally sustainable into older age (desk work vs manual labor differ significantly)
Ignoring that longer working years may require different job types or reduced hours, not just extended current careers

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