Welcome to the new dark ages, where only the wealthy can retire

It’s almost too easy to imagine the scenario. After spending most of our adult life in paid employment, the golden day arrives. A well-earned retirement. Suddenly we’re released from the grip of office email and that long commute. Finally we can enjoy our remaining time on Earth pursuing those interests we’d never had time for, perhaps reconnecting with family and finishing those repairs on the house. Above all, time to relax.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/14/wealthy-retire-austerity-pensioners-work?source=Snapzu