[Culturechat] retirement in CH

[Joan Herriges]

Hi Vance:

The volunteerism concept spreading throughout the world is interesting. Here
in Marin County CA, the county offices have a very large percentage of
volunteers.  I am told there would be a major budget over run if these
positions were salaried.  These volunteers are administered by a very
efficient (salaried) staff, and have their own newsletter.   Also, not all
are over 65.  Some are asked to become salaried and refuse.  They want the
freedom and "no performance reviews".  Ha!  Joan.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vance Roy" <gigli.saw@dplanet.ch>
To: <Kraut907@aol.com>
Cc: "culturechat" <culturechat@untours.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 4:44 AM
Subject: [Culturechat] retirement in CH


> According to my friend, Herr Britschgi, retirement rules here are not
> standardized by law. Self employed folks can work until they drop. Those
> working for corporations, governments, etc. usually have a set time (age
> 65), but exceptions are made in the case of essential employees that are
> hard to replace. There are also "consultant" positions available
sometimes.
>
> Volunteerism has made its appearance in CH in recent years. Before it
> was unheard of and thought to be bad because it deprived others of
> paying jobs. That seems to have gone by the wayside with the general
> population living longer now.
>
> Headhunter organizations are now on the scene also. Gone are the days of
> "one job for life".
> --
> Vance Roy
> gigli.saw@dplanet.ch.
>
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