Bill Retired at 61 from a Rewarding Career as a Chartered

question 72

Multiple Choice

Bill retired at 61 from a rewarding career as a chartered accountant. After travelling extensively for a year, he reevaluates his retirement decision and decides to go back to work full-time to earn more money and find fulfillment through employment again. After six months of searching for a new job in his field, Bill has barely had any interviews and when in the ones he has had, the employers expressed concerns that Bill may retire again in a few years and their investment in hiring him will be wasted. The one job offer Bill did receive was for a part-time position at significantly less pay than was advertised. What might Bill be experiencing?

• A) Sexism
• B) Ageism
• C) Gerontology
• D) Precarious labour

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