Dear Editor,
I would like to support Mr Nowrang Persaud, as he is so right in saying that age is just a number and does not reflect one’s health and ability to do things, as it can be seen that some younger people have acute health problems, as against older ones.
For example, I was kicked out from GuySuCo at age 60 after serving for 45 years, starting as a labourer and then to a managerial position. At age 62, I migrated to the USA on June 6, 1999, got employed with a very reputable insurance company on August 24, 1999.
As a utility clerk, I was later promoted to technical clerk/team leader, which is a computer-based job.
I retired after 10 years at age 72 and could have continued working, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I could not have done so.
Now at 80, I can still gainfully seek employment, but it is due to my spouse’s health condition that prevents me from doing so, as she cannot be left unsupervised.
So once you are in good health, age has no limitation, nor restriction for employment and the authorities should take note of that.
Regards,
Albert Persaud
Former NAACIE
employee and President
