THE PLEASURES OF RETIREMENT [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
Slit. May I point out that " M.S.," in his letter which appears on the above subject in your issue of February 12th, misses one aspect of the question ? He carefully points out what is the effect of comparatively early retirement on the person involved, and on the community in general. But what about the long waiting lists in all professions ? Surely the great War has taught us above all other things that no man (or woman) is indispensable ! Is it not of paramount importance that young people should find openings as soon as their education is completed, and that their seniors should get promotion, where such is merited ?
If men and women retire at a comparatively early age they should have " done their bit," and not feel it necessary merely to sit tight and block promotion. Again, surely there are opportunities without number for people of both sexes to (hid ample fields for their well acquired knowledge and exper- ience in public and social work of all sorts. Never was there a time when practical people were more in request !—I am,
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