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Work… forever?
How would you feel about it?
Updated: 2025.05.13
3 min read · Advanced
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Work… forever?
영원히… 일한다?
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
How do you personally feel about the idea of working into your 70s or even 80s?
70대 또는 80대까지 일한다는 것에 대해 여러분 개인적으로 어떻게 생각하시나요?
Q4
What are your retirement dreams or goals, if you have any?
은퇴 후 꿈이나 목표가 있다면 무엇인가요?
Q5
Have you ever known someone who continued working after the typical retirement age? What did you think of their decision? Would you do the same?
일반적인 은퇴 연령 이후에도 계속 일하는 사람을 본 적이 있나요? 그 사람의 결정에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? 여러분도 그렇게 하시겠어요?
Q6
Do you think it’s fair that younger generations might have to pay higher taxes to support an aging population? Why or why not?
고령화 인구를 부양하기 위해 젊은 세대가 더 많은 세금을 내야 하는 것이 공평하다고 생각하시나요? 그렇게 생각하거나 그렇게 생각하지 않는 이유는 무엇인가요?
Q7
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having older people stay in the workforce longer?
고령자가 은퇴 연령보다 더 오래 일할 경우의 장점과 단점은 무엇인가요?
Q8
In your country, is it common for people to work past the retirement age? Why do you think this happens?
여러분이 사는 나라에서는 사람들이 정년을 넘겨 일하는 것이 일반적인가요? 왜 이런 일이 발생한다고 생각하시나요?
Q9
Do you think retirement should be a right or a personal choice? Should governments force people to work longer if life expectancy increases?
은퇴는 권리가 되어야 한다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 개인의 선택이라고 생각하시나요? 기대 수명이 늘어나면 정부가 사람들에게 더 오래 일하도록 강요해야 한다고 생각하시나요?
Q10
Have your views about aging or old age changed over time? What do you think is a healthy or meaningful way to grow older?
시간이 지남에 따라 노화 또는 노년에 대한 견해가 바뀐 적이 있나요? 건강하고 의미 있게 나이 드는 방법은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?
Q11
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
counterparts
people or things that have the same purpose or function as others in a different place or situation
Example
1

The Korean president met with his American counterpart to discuss trade agreements.

Example
2

The manager's counterpart in the overseas branch handled the negotiations.

proactively
in a way that anticipates future problems, needs, or changes
Example
1

She proactively addressed the issues before they escalated.

Example
2

The company proactively implemented new safety measures.

glimmer
a faint or unsteady light; a small sign of something positive
Example
1

A glimmer of hope appeared after the negotiations resumed.

Example
2

There was a glimmer of light in the dark tunnel.

reconfigured
changed the arrangement or structure of something
Example
1

The office space was reconfigured to improve workflow.

Example
2

They reconfigured the schedule to accommodate more participants.

privilege
a special right or advantage available only to a particular person or group
Example
1

Having access to education is a privilege not everyone enjoys.

Example
2

It's a privilege to work with such a talented team.

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