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To: KyrosL who wrote (72928)	3/18/2010 1:11:01 PM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74559

KyrosL what I do not get is why the retirement age is 61, and why after a BIG effort they notched it to 63 in 2 years. The Greek government is insane to ask for help when Germany or the US the retirement age is 67 to 69. 1. working people will contribute to Social Security another 5 years or around 15% of lifelong contribution 2. Social Security outlays will be 25% to 30% lower based on average life expectancy. The Greeks really act very irresponsible and at the end they also bitch