Pension: Financial psychologist Valentin Haas: "Retirement is glorified by society"
The planned pension reform is being passionately debated. A psychologist explains why the debate is so emotional, what misconceptions prevail and what really matters.
Finanzpsychologe Valentin Haas works with people who are facing major life decisions and experiencing high levels of stress. Often these concerns revolve around retirement or leaving a company they helped build. Haas has noticed that retirement is frequently anticipated as a form of redemption, while the question of what will happen next can leave individuals feeling adrift in a crisis of meaning.
In the current debate over pension reforms, which also seeks to extend the working life of everyone, Haas observes similar patterns in his practice in Hannover. In an interview, the psychologist discusses the pitfalls of part-time work, why retirement requires more than just financial planning, how freedom can be deceptive, and why artificial intelligence (AI) cannot replace humans. Read the full interview here.
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