tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post4157585639630805716..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: War?!Eric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-67325755201545776282010-10-22T19:14:38.940+02:002010-10-22T19:14:38.940+02:00Wishing all good things for you and for Paris, Eri...Wishing all good things for you and for Paris, Eric. And soon!Marilyn la Californiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940467432447856141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-88051832293357264102010-10-21T13:35:34.552+02:002010-10-21T13:35:34.552+02:00I have remained neutral on the strike situation so...I have remained neutral on the strike situation so far, but soon there will be no more FOOD!?! If I see the supplies dwindling at my local Picard, I may go on stike myself. :)<br /><br />La Mom <br />An American Mom in ParisLa Mom-an American Mom in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041468013133923516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16669519646284746742010-10-21T07:13:22.872+02:002010-10-21T07:13:22.872+02:00Eric, it sounds as though there's an article w...Eric, it sounds as though there's an article waiting to be written on the topic of French vs. American perspectives on higher education ... Interesting!!!Parisian Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223146799599483407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16304131185866325252010-10-20T23:48:15.695+02:002010-10-20T23:48:15.695+02:00@Petrea. "From your last comment, Eric, it so...@Petrea. "From your last comment, Eric, it sounds like those who took the trouble to go to University or graduate school before entering the work force will now be punished by not having access to a full pension until an older age. This does sound unfair. A complicated mess, when the world's economy is in such terrible shape."<br /><br />Very interesting comment. Here people who went to university are not considered as "those who took the trouble to go to University or graduate school before entering the work force" like you put it, but as "people who where lucky enough to study"<br />So, the general idea is that if you studied it is very likely that you have a good job and therefore are less in a hurry to retire...<br /><br />There is a huge cultural gap in this regard between the US and France.Eric Teninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368181213992718196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-4394178717378013432010-10-20T22:06:23.483+02:002010-10-20T22:06:23.483+02:00LOL and thank you. I hope that as long as I'll...LOL and thank you. I hope that as long as I'll be able - or forced - to work, it will mean I'm quite young, quite useful. <br />But I could also imagine a life with less work to do ! Yes, I really could.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-72603806024743085912010-10-20T20:57:43.420+02:002010-10-20T20:57:43.420+02:00I won't be able to retire until I'm 70!!!!...I won't be able to retire until I'm 70!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-47234974851243427302010-10-20T20:50:57.189+02:002010-10-20T20:50:57.189+02:00I agree only with Diane here!
I've always admi...I agree only with Diane here!<br />I've always admired the French conscience and awareness about human rights and right to protest and to fight! Thank you for that!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293268236870863296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-55543657051826416512010-10-20T19:33:08.865+02:002010-10-20T19:33:08.865+02:00From your last comment, Eric, it sounds like those...From your last comment, Eric, it sounds like those who took the trouble to go to University or graduate school before entering the work force will now be punished by not having access to a full pension until an older age. This does sound unfair. A complicated mess, when the world's economy is in such terrible shape.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-8642418704994883382010-10-20T19:05:22.380+02:002010-10-20T19:05:22.380+02:00Coucou, I'm just feeling like out of gas mysel...Coucou, I'm just feeling like out of gas myself right now (because of a big work day) but my car is okay ! What does the French government do in this case ?!<br />Lol ...<br />Seriously, I like your clarification Eric as it means I will have to work even after you <br />;-) <br />On another note, today is 20. 10. 2010 or 2010 2010, isn't it nice ?I like to think of that even if it has really no effect on my day and no relation with this photo ! <br /><br />LOL Bettina, I hope it too! :)Florenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-83923319274238278662010-10-20T18:08:43.236+02:002010-10-20T18:08:43.236+02:00For the first time ever I'm glad that I haven&...For the first time ever I'm glad that I haven't bought tickets to Paris in the nearest future.<br /><br />I hope you wont go hungry to bed, Eric.Bettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654317066587245401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-44517701914634149642010-10-20T16:51:40.975+02:002010-10-20T16:51:40.975+02:00Just to clarify. The new law will set the legal ag...Just to clarify. The new law will set the legal age of retirement to 62 instead of 60 today, but you will need to have worked a minimum of 41,5 years to be eligible to a full pension.<br /><br />In other words, if you started working at 25, like I did, you will need to work till 66,5 to get a full pension.Eric Teninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368181213992718196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-56259538462909976852010-10-20T16:24:54.107+02:002010-10-20T16:24:54.107+02:00The same law will be used here in Spain. Nobody pr...The same law will be used here in Spain. Nobody protect citizen rights. I support french workers.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Valery<br /><br /><a href="http://bcndailyphoto.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">[Barcelona Daily Photo]</a>Irredento Urbanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023301286282367107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-65344321246519667222010-10-20T14:51:55.094+02:002010-10-20T14:51:55.094+02:00I WATCHED THE DEMONSTRATION ON RUE ST jACQUES from...I WATCHED THE DEMONSTRATION ON RUE ST jACQUES from my hotel window yesterday and the amount of people were amazing to see. Today, I just heard the news that they are blocking the access to the airport(CDG). Maybe I will be "stuck" here forever??? I Wanna go home today!!!!!phx-cdgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-22227555570737096622010-10-20T13:51:25.677+02:002010-10-20T13:51:25.677+02:00How quickly a system breaks down. Good luck gettin...How quickly a system breaks down. Good luck getting through this.brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-77500400282139349322010-10-20T11:44:31.118+02:002010-10-20T11:44:31.118+02:00As Jeff said, it's such a complex issue, and u...As Jeff said, it's such a complex issue, and ultimately a highly 'French' affair, and we as foreigners are really highly unqualified to comment with any sort of authority. After all, France is a civilised, developed country at the heart of modern democracy, and if 'they' are doing this in their millions, or even simply tolerating it, then there is most to be learned by simply observing and seeing what happens as opposed to criticising or trying to find solutions. A lazy approach, maybe, but about the only one I can see which makes any sense.Sabhttp://paris-and-i.parissetmefree.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-8015198793091219872010-10-20T10:45:55.295+02:002010-10-20T10:45:55.295+02:00I have a flight booked To Paris in November but t...I have a flight booked To Paris in November but think I might be cycling again.jaqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391675770580600786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17648914065900995712010-10-20T08:47:43.502+02:002010-10-20T08:47:43.502+02:00I disagree with everyone and think 60 is a great a...I disagree with everyone and think 60 is a great age to retire. You see also, the French know how to LIVE and not just work. Hope the problems are resolved soon. xxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-10223033707837398822010-10-20T08:12:14.515+02:002010-10-20T08:12:14.515+02:00Well, I agree with the others that 62 is not much....Well, I agree with the others that 62 is not much. In Poland men retire at 65 and women at 60. Another question is how much money we will be getting as a pension, maybe it is better to work after all ?...Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725730049407866269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-85430581269888443222010-10-20T07:44:22.823+02:002010-10-20T07:44:22.823+02:00Parisian Heart—hope you have a wonderful time with...Parisian Heart—hope you have a wonderful time with your French pen pal!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-84348202705540038132010-10-20T07:42:42.928+02:002010-10-20T07:42:42.928+02:00I've been thinking of you these past days, Eri...I've been thinking of you these past days, Eric—trust you are managing (even without petrol). Please forgive me if I can't muster much sympathy—I'll be lucky if I can afford to retire before I'm 90!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-86208135395026814062010-10-20T07:22:09.753+02:002010-10-20T07:22:09.753+02:00I also have trouble understanding the furor over r...I also have trouble understanding the furor over raising the already quite low retirement age in France. But then of course, I don't know what other policies are intertwined with that one. Here's hoping the strike doesn't last too long and the situation gets resolved.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668880137742456155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-23968334178995934242010-10-20T07:01:29.360+02:002010-10-20T07:01:29.360+02:00I must admit that the situation there is very inte...I must admit that the situation there is very intersting to me. Here I am, right at your retirement age and I'm still working and will probably do so for another 10 years. I could ditto Christie's comments (above) word for word.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-80223727946453451312010-10-20T06:55:19.806+02:002010-10-20T06:55:19.806+02:00I was going to make a joke about the French always...I was going to make a joke about the French always being on strike. But after reading everyone's comments, it doesn't seem so funny. I hope the situation can be resolved, but if I knew what to do, I guess I'd have a Nobel prize by now.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-21115714404516196192010-10-20T06:55:12.772+02:002010-10-20T06:55:12.772+02:00I find this whole situation very interesting. I&#...I find this whole situation very interesting. I've commented on a post of Michael's, saying that being able to retire at 62 would be dreamy! I know I have a different perspective than those who are involved in it in France, but I must say, it seems like 2 years is not that much. I also posted that they can move to America, pay for health care, university, have 40 hour work weeks, less vacation, and retire at the earliest....63! By the time I am able to retire, it will probably be 70! It is true, you don't know how blessed you are until you meet someone less fortunate than you. And believe me, I am blessed and I know it!!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1698274420900515492010-10-20T05:53:21.065+02:002010-10-20T05:53:21.065+02:00I guess politicians are the same everywhere. Just...I guess politicians are the same everywhere. Just hope everything is back to normal in March when I am bringing my friends to Paris for 10 days. Between the terrorist threats and the riots, my friends are getting nervous. Guess we should all head over to Seoul where things seem to be going great.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.com