Funny you vaguely mention studies with nothing to back it up... That's really just about as solid as mentioning that you talked to some locals therefore you are right. Awesome logic!
Instead of rambling, do tell us how the government isn't tackling economic issues that would prevent older people from having to work. The only way I see it is through some kind of social welfare and by establishing more pension guidelines (which has already started with mandatory MPF) instead of relying on younger members of their family to take care of them.
I won't disagree that for the elderly, working if often an economic issue however at the government level, it's a social welfare issue. Now if you disagree with this, make a valid point as opposed to some stupid remark about talking to locals...
Originally Posted by Football16:
Nothing in your attempt to smear my point takes old people out of the economy.
Who mentioned who managed budgets in western countries? Who criticized how HK gov't uses their money? I didn't. Oh you used to to change the topic from diseased economy.
No matter how you cut it, older people cleaning the washrooms in HK are part of the economy no matter how many words or definitions you use to obscure the issue.
You are not exactly spot on as to why many HKers returned to HK from Canada.
In fact the studies done show they returned as many could not get the jobs befitting their experience and skills or education. Studies are consistent in their findings. Canadian income taxes are not the driver of HKers out of Canada. Income taxes come into play only AFTER you get a job.
There are many reasons for many people to stay or leave and taxes is not the primary reason.
Spin it as you may but these old people work as they have NO choice. They are part of the economy.
Just because I have heard locals voice their displeasure at older people who should be retired cleaning toilets here and stated it as such does not exclude them from the economy.
Maybe you have been gone from Canada too long or you really believe your own spin as to what makes up the economy.