A participant takes the floor, introducing a new parameter into the discussion: age and the stage in the circle of life where each person finds themselves. She is retired, and the distance created by time provides her with the privileged position of accepting reality without losing the empathy through which she understands the uncertainties experienced by younger generations.
F.=Facilitator, P.=Participant
P. 5: Let me share my perspective as well. Because I am now distanced from all these things.
F. 1: It didn't seem that way at all.
P. 5: Being retired now, I see things differently. For instance, the anger you mentioned, I used to feel it when I was in production. Now, because I've retired and I've grown older, I see that the years I have left are fewer than the years I've lived, so I tend to forgive many people and let go of anger. I keep only the good things. I came here today not being in the mood. I thought, "Pff, what can I do now? I have registered." But I came and had such a good time, despite the fact that we keep discussing problems. I feel that if I were, let's say, your age, I would see things more negatively. When you reach my age and you reflect, you'll probably say, "No, it wasn't as bad as I imagined." So, the stage of life you're in plays a role.
F. 2: Absolutely.
P. 5: Take the financial issue, which has been discussed a lot. My pension is small, but I've resolved 90 percent of my financial problems. It's a small amount, but I know that this is what I got for the month. I don't have the same problems that freelancers face or even you, who haven't secured a permanent position yet.