US Citizen Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 How do you fancy working until your 75 years old in order to receive a state pension ? Watch the news in the next week. My little birdies has tweated again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patfig Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 How do you fancy working until your 75 years old in order to receive a state pension ?Watch the news in the next week. My little birdies has tweated again. I wouldnt mind working as long as possible, but if you dont retire at a sensible age, what is the knock on effect to the younger generation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashologist Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I wouldnt mind working as long as possible, but if you dont retire at a sensible age, what is the knock on effect to the younger generation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Barebear Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My dad who retired at 60 and was always moaning about his job wished he had never retired. What he really hated about retirement was suddenly becoming a nobody. I could happily work till I'm 75 on a more and more part time basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashinmattress Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 75 if you are lucky. Your little bird may see policy, but it cannot predict what the world will be like in 25 years from now, and the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minos Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I wouldnt mind working as long as possible, but if you dont retire at a sensible age, what is the knock on effect to the younger generation? The knock on effect will be relief they don't have to support you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minos Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My dad who retired at 60 and was always moaning about his job wished he had never retired. What he really hated about retirement was suddenly becoming a nobody.I could happily work till I'm 75 on a more and more part time basis. You must really be someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubberdude Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Oh well, if it happens, it happens. Its good news if you enjoy working and your job, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patfig Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 The knock on effect will be relief they don't have to support you. And I'd be happy in the knowledge that they could stay on the dole watching daytime TV all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corevalue Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Work until you 75 - IF you can find a job, methinks. It's bad enough now finding work at 50+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry AKA Pod Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Fu*k that. I'm due a heart attack at 72/73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 There are many working, caring for their grandchildren while their children work to pay the bills and the mortgage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seydel Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Work till you're due to snuff it before being able to collect a state pension, and if you can't find employment the state will mandate you to sweep streets, polish pavements, etc. Those who are deemed healthy, i.e. they haven't a terminal illness or wheelchair-bound, and have no savings or other income, will be compelled to acquiesce or rot. 'Everyone must contribute something,' will be the mantra. Don't like the idea? Feel a little rebellious? Tough! Look around you - that's why we have constructed this mammoth surveillance state... it was never about chavs or fantasy terrorists. Edited July 10, 2009 by Seydel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trampa501 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Work until you 75 - IF you can find a job, methinks. It's bad enough now finding work at 50+. +1 In fact it's too easy to become unemployable in your 40s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have a 72 yr old friend who keeps as busy as someone who works. She does volunteering one day a week and complains about all the old people she has to deal with! (They're younger than her but prematurely in the grave) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si1 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 will this apply immediately or will it come in in, say 2012 or whatever - essentially at what generation is the cutoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Now or never Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'd be happy to live to 75 let alone work until it! Couldn't give a shight if i have to work up until my death, been used to it up until now, though it's never been physical so I suppose I've been lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockrobin Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 How do you fancy working until your 75 years old in order to receive a state pension ?Watch the news in the next week. My little birdies has tweated again. There is no frigging chance I'm working any longer than a lazy public sector or civil service usless scum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockrobin Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'd be happy to live to 75 let alone work until it! Couldn't give a shight if i have to work up until my death, been used to it up until now, though it's never been physical so I suppose I've been lucky. How many times have you died then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammo Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 If I am obliged to work at the age of 75, I would be tempted to turn grey hat. By that age, I would be entitled to money through hook or by crook I would seek it out. Nobody has the right to change the rules of the game like that. And if they did, they would be my primary interest as a grey hat ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie The Tramp Returns Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Work until you 75 - IF you can find a job, methinks. It's bad enough now finding work at 50+. I retired at sixty in 2003 as a partner in a successful company, since then I have been headhunted and offered many well paid jobs. To get out of bed before 9am now is a sufferance for me so reluctantly I had to refuse their kind offers. Started working to earn money when I was 10 years of age through the austerity of the 1950s, so now I require complete rest and peace of mind. Goodnight all I need my sleep, a very busy week ahead cruising on my boat, mooring up at riverside pubs and relaxing with a pint of natural brewed beer, oh how that pint of mild, nectar, as it smoothly runs down my throat. Edited July 10, 2009 by Charlie The Tramp Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Renter Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Not sure I'll be safe to work until I'm that old. Would you want to be put to sleep by a 75-year old anaesthetist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Barebear Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 You must really be someone. Yeh i am amongst my colleagues and friends aren't you ? (No need to be facetious you know what I ment.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minos Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yeh i am amongst my colleagues and friends aren't you ?(No need to be facetious you know what I ment.) I really should use smiley faces more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impatient_mug Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) I retired at sixty in 2003 as a partner in a successful company, since then I have been headhunted and offered many well paid jobs.To get out of bed before 9am now is a sufferance for me so reluctantly I had to refuse their kind offers. Started working to earn money when I was 10 years of age through the austerity of the 1950s, so now I require complete rest and peace of mind. Goodnight all I need my sleep, a very busy week ahead cruising on my boat, mooring up at riverside pubs and relaxing with a pint of natural brewed beer, oh how that pint of mild, nectar, as it smoothly runs down my throat. 6/10 - above average. You will catch the stupid and jealous types with that post, but not the stupid and proud. It needs something that implies that everyone under a certain age is lazy and useless as well. I look forward to your second attempt Edit - you should have said you got all of the above from the public sector - you would then have caught the Daily Fail brigade as well. Edited July 10, 2009 by impatient_mug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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