I agree with some of your comments; however, people over 60 do not qualify for Social Security until 65 unless they take reductions, and they also do not qualify for Medicare benefits until 65. Therefore, I think it’s unfair to expect older workers to give up an income for someone else. Everyone is in the same boat, dealing with different life circumstances, and we all have to make very difficult decisions. Having to sacrifice for "younger" employees should not be another factor in that decision.
I have been working all my life, and I don't really have any retirement funds. I receive $1,350 per month from Social Security and $2,000 per month from Centene. Meanwhile, I pay $3,500 monthly for my mortgage, plus car insurance, electricity, water, food, etc. Each month I short, so I must withdraw money from my retirement account to make my monthly payments. Every time I do, I get hit with a stiff penalty of $400 to $600 just to access my own funds.
They are asking us (the foot soldiers) to retire, but the fat cats are not required to do so. Sarah London gets $20 million per year plus bonuses, commissions, and other perks. I work from home, and back when Neidorff was the CEO, we got paid for our internet, received bonuses, and earned salaries for hitting our monthly goals.
I am not going to retire voluntarily—they must fire me! I am a good, responsible worker with an excellent education and extensive experience. I bring much more than just labor to the company: I bring ethics, the satisfaction of a job well done, and a genuine appreciation for our members. Get out the fat cats who are destroying Centene!