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working in our 60s

I am still working hard and with the retirement age now at 67 for me its getting to a situation where people are getting very old at retirement. ten years ago I thought I may retire at 60..no chance of that with the economy now!


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steve263
11th Feb 2019 08:49:25
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I have gone back to part time work at age 70. I will be 71 in March. I drive National Express coaches to London and back a couple of times a week. I did retire, but got restless and needed something to do. I got my bus driving licence back after a couple of tough medicals, ( rightly so) and am now back enjoying life. Yes, I am tired after a long day, but I feel as if I am back contributing again. Myself and my partner have lovely holidays, and of course they need paying for, The money earned goes straight into a savings account and it is nice to see it build up. So, if you feel active enough, and don't feel ready to fully retire, why not carry on working in some form.
Response from jeandiane made on 13th Nov 2019 21:22:50
It’s great if a person feels able to continue working and wants to continue working but nobody should be forced to work beyond the original Retirement Ages of 60 for women and 65 for men.
Young people need to be able to get employment not exist on Benefits
Sanderling
30th Oct 2017 13:55:53 (Last activity: 8th Feb 2021 14:23:57)
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I'm due to work until I'm 66 and I don't have a problem with that in itself. My own problem is finding work. I moved to Norfolk 4 years' ago and have been out of work most of the time. I have considered moving back to Bedfordshire but can't afford to move within the area I came from. I do get interviews which is encouraging so try to stay positive and plod on.
Response from patcaf made on 30th Oct 2017 20:46:30
It is virtually impossible to find work anywhere over 60. Most people who continue working either stay with a company they have been with for some years or run their own business. Companies do not offer permanent roles to over 60's as many people have found out. I have no idea (nor do the government) where the jobs are supposed to come from to keep people employed until they are 68 or older. If you want to keep working stay in your current job or start your own business - there is no alternative.
Response from Sanderling made on 4th Nov 2017 10:54:28
Thank you for your response patcaf. I'm currently unemployed and have racked my brains re starting my own business. I agree it's difficult to find employment anywhere which is why I decided not to return to Bedfordshire. Whilst there are more jobs available in Bedfordshire, due to it being a semi-rural area, there are also far more people applying for them. I did attend an interview for care work and was told because I'm 60 I wouldn't receive any sick pay if I was off work. I made it clear I wasn't impressed by this.
Response from Mauritius made on 4th Nov 2017 18:54:57
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Response from oberon made on 6th Dec 2020 12:57:11 > @patcaf
I began running my own business full time when I retired in 2010. I had been selling vintage items online for a few years part time and expanded it into a full time business when I ceased employed work. I began with a little shop on Ebay but have now graduated to selling on some of the top international antiques sites. It now seems to me ironic that my first job age 15 was working in a Greek takeaway where I found I was good at what is now called "upselling". Now I have come back to selling, having had a number of professional jobs in between. If I had my time back and knowing what I know now I would never have gone to work for an employer. I would have done what Alan Suger did and started my business from a market stall. Ive always admired self made people. I also admire older people who work whether its in an employed job, running their own business or volunteering. It gives you something to get up out of bed for in the morning.
Response from Caroleharper2 made on 8th Feb 2021 14:23:57 > @oberon
All I can say is
Good for you
You have a brilliant market place and I sincerely hope that you can enjoy it after this strange period has passed.
ArchieUK
11th Feb 2019 08:53:38
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Good for you Steve263, instead of winging you got a job.
AshM
12th May 2017 08:21:07 (Last activity: 3rd Feb 2019 17:00:29)
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I agree with you! 60/65 is just a number. Its how you think that counts. At nearly 66 I still run a chartered accountancy practice and property development projects. Pleasure is playing golf on Fridays in the summer, skiing in February and several holidays to near and far flung places. Keeps my mind and body active. My dad, now 102 ran his business until he was 100 and my mum at 95 is still active. More people should think along these lines as it will do wonders for their lives, mentally, physically and emotionally! So well done!
Response from Yogafan made on 3rd Feb 2019 17:00:29
I'm with you Ash.I'm due to retire at age 67.I'm currently 57.However I do work quite hard at keeping fit,eating sensibly etc.I am hoping to work beyond 67.Why?Because I think its good to work.I'm not the type to watch tv all day,and feel much better being productive.I'm currently doing my teacher training to become a yoga teacher.I presently work in production,12 hr days 4 on 4 off,but later on will quit this at 67 and do my yoga classes.It is just a number.I'd rather earn a wage and have a decent level of comfort than get my pension and live frugally.
Sanderling
22nd Nov 2017 17:44:01 (Last activity: 23rd Nov 2017 17:53:54)
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Well, I'm pleased to say I've been offered a Teaching Assistant role at a junior school in King's Lynn. This will be 25 hours per week and for me will be a good work/home life balance. I've very much enjoyed working as a TA over the years. So there we go, not over the hill yet.
Response from CaroleAH made on 23rd Nov 2017 09:28:57
That's brilliant - hope you enjoy your new job! 🙂
Response from Sanderling made on 23rd Nov 2017 17:53:54
Thank you CaroleAH.
ecarg
23rd Nov 2017 04:32:40
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DavidV3
30th Oct 2017 23:34:39
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Yes I agree with your problem. The government are saying anything to solve a problem
With out the cash to back up the system. The young ones will have to save and addjust
To a new life stily. If you are sixty now. Only supermarket are taking on oldies.
Chin up and good luck
Andronicus
21st Aug 2017 13:13:59
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The human body, like any equipment has to be run regularly in order to function at it's best, leaving a high performance car in a garage for years may prolong it's life but unless used will lose value. If you are in reasonable health, their should be no reason why working beyond 80 is not feasable, depending on the condition of one's faculties .
I work a 9 hour day 21 days a month at 72, having fought off cancer, heart disease and the threat of a triple bypass, which I declined in order to maintain my employment. I feel as fit as a buther's dog, despite some tiredness at the end of the week, I look forward to my days off, which I use for other pursuits. Stick at it folks, Never Surrender!
michaeleve
16th Apr 2017 11:58:23
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I hate the word "retire". We are all living longer and healthier and need the money so why not continue perhaps on a part time basis and earn an extra income? I am 77 years old and still enjoy working and am making money in my various jobs.

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ecarg
24th Feb 2017 08:01:06
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I retired at 63 having worked on an extra year on a part time basis ,expecting like others to retire at 60.I left behind colleagues not much younger than me who will be working until they are around 67.
Therefore less years left to enjoy retirement ,but preparation is the key,not just the practical aspects but the emotional ones also.The loss of self worth and purpose the friendship and support of colleagues can be a bit depressing.I thought I had planned reasonably well for retirement but a feeling of well what's next ? This is the last stage on life's journey is all a bit doom and gloom.
But oh the freedom of not getting up early going where you like when you like or not as the case may be is great.Volunteering ,meeting friends for lunch,decorating the house and doing relief work 1 night a week are all things I am doing to fill my time ,and trying to remain positive and of course posting on silver surfers and communicating with strangers is proving to be very interesting.
Cessie
7th Jun 2016 10:11:20
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I am now 71 and oh boy how I wish I was still working I try to fill my days as much as possible but I have no incentive now. I worked full time until I was 68 then just went cold turkey which was a big mistake friends did tell me I would go stir crazy because I was such an active person with a very busy job (how right they were).
Seaside woman
16th May 2016 21:50:10
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I have at least 10,but more likely thirteen years until I retire. Not sure I'll be able to keep doing my current job that long, but no experience in anything else now things have moved on so much. I keep looking but no luck so far! Bit of a worry.
Joan Fraser
27th Mar 2016 12:59:09
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Yes, I'm still working too - I feel fortunate that I like my job and I can work my own diary so that I do 4 longer days to make up contracted hours and have a long weekend most weeks.
Like you I thought I might retire at 60 (was to be 57 before I divorced and plans changed); I understand fully that there are more (would be) pensioners than working people, and have no problem with equalising the pension age - but I do have a big problem with the way it has been done, and the lack of proper communication we received to allow us to better prepare and make more appropriate decisions!
My Dad only lived long enough to have his pension 18 months, My Mum was taxed when she earned her Super Annuation - then taxed again when she qualified to get it, my Granda (a miner) died at 63 - so never lifted the pension he had worked for from 14 years old.......Think there will be more like this in future......

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