Many people choose to continue working even after reaching retirement age in order to enhance their pension. As our society ages, we are seeing a shortage of skilled workers in many industries. Three professionals share their reasons for continuing to work at AHV age.
Silvia Müller, an HR specialist at Novartis, chose to continue working full-time despite being of retirement age. She values the work she does and enjoys the social interaction and knowledge sharing opportunities it provides. While she is waiting to pay out her second pillar, Müller sees her continued work as a way to benefit from the contributions she has made over the years.
Ulrich Brunner, who works at Migros Lucerne, chose to downshift to 80% work instead of retiring completely. By extending his working years, Brunner was able to consider tax implications and align his retirement with his wife’s. The flexibility provided by his employer allowed him to continue working beyond the traditional retirement age.
Maurizio Fedi, a former fitter at Burckhardt Compression in Winterthur, has been working in retirement age for almost four years. Initially hesitant about continuing to work, he eventually accepted a retirement contract that allowed him to work a maximum of two days a week, as needed. This arrangement benefited both Fedi and the company, as he was able to contribute his expertise on a flexible basis.
The trend of working beyond retirement age is gaining traction as companies value the experience and expertise of older workers. With increasing life expectancy and pressure on retirement provisions, late retirement is becoming a more sustainable option. Factors such as health, enjoyment of work
