From: Susan Abbott, Wakefield.

The letter from Linda Lawson in Saturday's Country post (May 30) headlined 'Once great country going to the dogs' was just what my teenage grandson said to me recently and that when he's older he wants to move to another country.

Jayne Dowle's column (in The YP, June 1) highlighted the problems young people are experiencing finding jobs. I have other young family members, so called NEETs who keep applying online for jobs to no avail. Quite often no response or experience is needed!

How can you sort out the wheat from the chaff by an application online? How can you gain experience if you can't get a job?

Former health secretary Alan Milburn speaks to the media on the publication of the interim Milburn Report into Young People and Work. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

placeholder image — Former health secretary Alan Milburn speaks to the media on the publication of the interim Milburn Report into Young People and Work. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

This got me thinking. Have people retiring later made things worse by leaving a shortage of jobs for young people? I know I was pleased to retire at 60 and was ready to do so and I do feel sorry for others having to carry on into their mid 60s before they can access their state pension.

How can you cope with the pressures of working when you're older, can't always be easy. I rest my case.

Going back to what my grandson said, it's sad that he feels this way.