latest poll ?

[anneasquith]

the latest poll taken by AB shows 45% of abers are retired. does that percentage seem high ?

[Mamyalynne]

It is however only 45% of those who have so far voted though, so not a true representation really.

[NazNomad]

It's a typo ...

[anneasquith]

fair point mamy,

[dotty.]

and i think it is probably about right actaully

[joggerjayne]

Golly, it still seems a lot !

[jd_1984]

Ermm, I would say it makes sense. There is still a lot of action/discussion during weekdays when you expect the majority to be at work (or logging in whilst at work - haha).
My impression (dont take offence) is that my age brackett, under 30's is lower than say over 60's - perhaps I am wrong?

[joggerjayne]

Under 30's ...

Wow, I remember those days (vaguely!)

[Dris]

I think I put retired as the only other option at the time was unemployed and im not.I just dont work (for a living -free gratis PA for all bugger else).So may not be a real representation if anyone else did that.
Im not retirement age.

[joggerjayne]

I didn't seee the poll.

[NazNomad]

... a Borat joke, that only two of us got, Steve.

[JonnyBoy12]

Yes, it does seem a little high, but you know what they say about "Life's Longest Holiday". It is when you stop living at work, and start working at living. Anyone else heard that one?

[ruthann58]

i havent seen no poll

[cupid04]

depends what they've retired from!

[Dris]

For anyone who has missed it :

http://www.theanswerb...g/Question989366.html

[tiggerblue10]

Suppose some could be medically retired or just retired if they can afford to take early retirement.

[ethandron]

does early retired (50-60) still count as retired?? or does 'retired' mean over 60 for women and over 65 for men?