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The extra 6 years of Work!

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Watchingyou Sun 09-Oct-16 11:13:25

I just wondered if anyone would like a general sharing, and sometimes moaning thread about having to work those extra six years.?

I'm working a very physical job, don't have a partner with a second income and am finding it a real struggle paying all the bills and I am a long time renter in social housing (lucky I know but still a struggle).

Even if you are married and have a partner, your finances may be tight and there is no getting away from the fact that some of us are tired......so tired sometimes.

Surely I'm not alone? Any one else to share the six year slog......please don't let them raise the age again!!!!

Galen Sun 09-Oct-16 19:08:41

I'm in my twelfth year post 60 and don't want to finish. I enjoy my my work.
Apart from 8/52 weeks off with my children I've always worked.
Don't know any other life!

Soupy Sun 09-Oct-16 19:22:11

I was originally down to retire at 63, which would be this December, but then it was moved to 65yrs and 3 months, which is an age away.
Friends six months older than me can retire next year - two whole years before me - as the later changes meant we have to work at least twice as long again per months difference.

I actually stopped working earlier this year and can claim a couple of small private pensions so that will have to suffice. Luckily my DH is in agreement with this and we try to live within our means but I'm still cross about the second lot of changes.

Watchingyou Sun 09-Oct-16 22:23:37

soupy that is so annoying to have it jump like that!

Ethel gosh I feel for you. ? I thought I had it bad. I just dread my body letting me down. My ailments are chronic acid reflux, random bouts of pseudo gout which is excruciating and back pain.

As I'm self employed I can barely afford to take time off, let alone have a holiday.

I am so grateful for all the responses and don't feel quite so alone now.

dramatictessa Sun 09-Oct-16 22:41:02

galen, what do you do that is so enjoyable? In another life, I'd have been an actress and would probably still be enjoying it (maybe that's just the grass is greener syndrome ).

Watchingyou Sun 09-Oct-16 22:48:52

Yes I wondered that too. Or perhaps a well paid mature model, all expenses paid trips to wear wonderful designer clothes. Now I may continue if that were the case. smile