Reconfigurement outside the US

Adaeze BlessedMira Ibeh · Post by **Adaeze BlessedMira Ibeh** » 21 Jul 2022, 15:46

I think it does. Every country has old and young people and can as well relate to the concept of retirement .

Sammy Kamau 2 · Post by **Sammy Kamau 2** » 22 Jul 2022, 13:46

Yes, it can, here in Kenya, we have the national social security fund it manages the retirement schemes for the employees in Kenya and there are also private retirement schemes.
An employee can be a member of both and contribute monthly

Post by **Chimomaebuka Ejimchi** » 23 Jul 2022, 08:31

Definitely. Most definitely the lessons and teachings in this book can as well be applied to those of us who stay outside the US even though the primary audience that the author had intended to reach stay in the US.

Monale Bariyima Ueh · Post by **Monale Bariyima Ueh** » 23 Jul 2022, 08:44

While reading the book, I thought the same that it applied only to those in the US. But on further reading, I realized that retirement is common in almost all countries. Despite that this book would be most applicable to Americans, there are some values and lessons that could be universally learned from it.

Fajarr · Post by **Fajarr** » 24 Jul 2022, 16:12

Financial crisis is a global pandemic nowadays so I feel like Reconfigurement each and every person no matter where they live.

Michael Valentine · Post by **Michael Valentine** » 25 Jul 2022, 00:08

Meenahhhh wrote: ↑01 Jul 2022, 08:15 The book is primarily written and addressed to readers who live in the United States. Could the lessons in the book be applied where you live? And how?

It is mostly going to be beneficial to people in the United States. However, everyone can read it and apply it irrespective of what you do or where you live actually.

Post by **Sharill Rasowo** » 25 Jul 2022, 00:28

I think this book is still relevant to readers outside the US. Planning for a career you love and preparing for your retirement are universal concepts that apply across the board. Many people find themselves destitute at retirement so this book would be a good read for them. The only thing they have to do is find the equivalent of the resources mentioned in the book for their country.

Sumto Nii · Post by **Sumto Nii** » 25 Jul 2022, 15:48

The lessons in this book can comfortably be adopted outside the US. Old age comes to everyone regardless of geographical location. I believe the lessons in this book can be applied in sub Saharan Africa that I hail from.

Blessing E · Post by **Blessing E** » 26 Jul 2022, 02:07

It is crucial for individuals to think and prepare for the future. Work now for long term gratification. This cannot be overemphasized.

Ceeco2002 · Post by **Ceeco2002** » 27 Jul 2022, 04:25

Yes! I do think that the lessons in this book can and should be applied in any part of the world. Unfortunately, where I live, people are left with little or no money after retirement, most people just struggle to get by and they dont plan for the future. Also, the adults are largely dependent on their children for their upkeep after retirement.

Boo_loves_books · Post by **Boo_loves_books** » 27 Jul 2022, 07:52

Emerizx wrote: ↑01 Jul 2022, 13:24 In Nigeria, people tend not to pay attention to their future structuring. The truth of the matter irrespective of the country, people spend their entire life operating only on the present without thinking about their future goals.

We face a similar problem in South Africa. There is not enough education on financial planning, so it is common to see people spending their entire paycheck in a few weeks. I think having more books like Reconfigurement circulating through the continent would inspire better financial planning.

Beverly_Reads · Post by **Beverly_Reads** » 27 Jul 2022, 16:49

This book at its basic level is for people in the US. But I'm sure readers across the globe would love to try this out.

Stevenmusk · Post by **Stevenmusk** » 27 Jul 2022, 19:55

I think this applies to everyone in every country because it creates the self-awareness for every adult to prepare for their future instead of solely focusing on the present. Working tirelessly for years with nothing to show for in the future can be very detrimental.

let_it_read · Post by **let_it_read** » 28 Jul 2022, 01:52

This is a very clever question, and before I read this book, I also wonder if this would apply to me since I don't reside in the U.S., and after reading it, I found out the answer. All of us, despite our geographical location, will retire someday. And that one factor could be the reason that this book applies to all people.

Faisal Kurfi · Post by **Faisal Kurfi** » 28 Jul 2022, 05:56

F Scott Fitzgerald once said "That is the beauty of literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong". The book maybe written with USA in mind, but I believe every reader in respective of where he/she comes from will gain value reading its content. This is because the book cover important aspect of human endeavors such as career, and retirement plans and many things in-between in a fun and engaging narrative.