Bonkers to offer a discount to the section of society that's least likely to be in poverty.
Of course some pensioners are in poverty, but the poor pensioner stereotype is very outdated. My grandparents generation had a tough time, but not many remain of this generation as most are boomers. Who are the richest generation there has ever been, and will be for at least the next few generations. Early retirements, one parent working families, final salary pensions, owning a family home without stretching yourself ridiculously is nothing more than a dream to most people.
I had a double glazing person round and they left a leaflet that said pensioners get a 10% discount. So they won't be getting my business, I'm not going to sub other people that may very well be far richer than me.
Rant over, I dare not post this on mumsnet or I'll be ripped a new one
Of course some pensioners are in poverty, but the poor pensioner stereotype is very outdated. My grandparents generation had a tough time, but not many remain of this generation as most are boomers. Who are the richest generation there has ever been, and will be for at least the next few generations. Early retirements, one parent working families, final salary pensions, owning a family home without stretching yourself ridiculously is nothing more than a dream to most people.
I had a double glazing person round and they left a leaflet that said pensioners get a 10% discount. So they won't be getting my business, I'm not going to sub other people that may very well be far richer than me.
Rant over, I dare not post this on mumsnet or I'll be ripped a new one