[quote=bearishgurl]I’m rather incensed that some Piggs (usually those who haven’t worked very long) are stating that pensions are “entitlements.”
They are NOT, in any way, shape or form “entitlements.” They are earned and paid for by the employee and employer as part of their pay package.
If you want one for yourself, they STILL exist in the public and private sector (even if somewhat “dumbed down” from the past). Everyone is free to attempt to “vest themselves” into a defined-benefit plan. You do whatever it takes to get vested and you earn one for yourself.
Plain and simple.
Any takers out there??[/quote]
Well said, BG. DB pensions were earned by working hard over many years. This is deferred compensation, nobody is asking for a “freebie.”
If people don’t like being salaried, then fight for hourly work. Of course, many salaried people wouldn’t do this because they would make far, far less for the same work as hourly employees.
And BG is right, there are still plenty of jobs available for those who qualify. If you want to have these “better” jobs/benefits, step right up. These jobs are open to the general public.
