• jeffw@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    We have pensioners in the US too. Idk where you’re from but I thought pensions exist in every developed nation

    • grue@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      The difference is that in the US “pension” refers only to a defined-benefit retirement payment issued by a former employer, whereas in other countries the definition also includes payments from the state (the equivalent of Social Security).

      • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.club
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        6 months ago

        People in the USA would likely describe it as being on Social Security, likely with some supplement as Social Security only pays for cat food and a van down by the river.