Mieka Smiles

Local Matters

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SALLY'S SALON: A trip to the hairdresser is just not my style

T WAS a typical day heading into the office. I stopped by McDonald's for a coffee before heading to the train station for my commute. But something about that morning struck me. From the coffee server, who is always at the drive-through even from the early hours, to the street cleaners and the dutiful staff at the train station: not one of them was a young person. Now I know judging people's ages by a quick glance is a risky endeavour. However, my observations are backed up by the stats. In 2000 there was a 5.1% employment rate for those aged 65 plus and in 2025 that rose to 12.7%.