3 in 4 older workers in Singapore don't intend to retire before 65

Three in four older workers in Singapore have no intention of stopping work before they turn 65.

The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain social connections and save up for old age, a study commissioned by The Sunday Times has found.

There remains concerns among respondents that senior workers are passed over on opportunities, have a tough time adjusting to new technologies and cannot work for long hours due to personal or health reasons.

The survey was carried out by consumer research firm Milieu Insight in June 2022 with 172 workers aged 60 and above.

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