Now I'm a Senior Citizen!

Whenever I hear the word Senior I automatically think of cigarettes, when young, for some reason they always seemed to have a Naval connotation "Senior Service "and "Players" with the Sailor on the packet.
If someone referred to me as a Senior I would retort Senior what? Senior retired ,senior ex teacher? Another American euphemism for something they find distasteful to try and make it sound better e.g. passed instead of died. I have USA relations as well.
I find that shops, hairdressers etc. On purpose forget if you are eligible for the discount and I think they know you are reluctant to ask and admit. Some very kindly have special days for older people,then you can sit in a row with other greyhaired grannies and are offered the purple rinse and perm.
"Have a nice day now", is another platitude that rolls of Americans tongues even if you are going to the Dentist or an hospital appointment.I've even heard it used in a Funeral parlour on a comedy film.

Elaine1 hope you have received info on your claim for SP and when you should receive first payment?

ElaineI oops need new glasses !

I left my job last week , abruptly without notice . I just couldn't face another day . Now , after anti biotics for a urine infection , I'm feeling much better but still very glad that I left . I'll have to hunt for another job as I don't receive my State pension until October and now that I'm wearing my sensible head I'm thinking about money !
Who would employ an old girl ?

The Pension Age Change for women is just the pits isn’t it Bea65 and nothing we can do about it.
I am miffed too but will not let it churn me up.
I retired at 60 as I always thought I would having started work at 16, but I have to ask my DH for money to keep me going until I reach 66.
Not what I imagined in my 20’s at all.
I feel for you. ?

Oh dear tiredoldwoman. I’m not sure your last employer is going to give you a reference for a new job if you left without serving your notice.

On the ‘up’ side there are plenty of job vacancies out there tiredoldwoman so Good Luck.
I’m sure you will find something ?

Happy Birthday Bea65 Enjoy your bubbly ?? this evening and maybe a Birthday ?? ? ?????

TillyTrotter thank you for your comments.. and yes, did have lots of cake too..wonder why my chloesterol is high

tiredoldwoman i've felt like you did last week many times over past few years with health issues...sorry you had one of those nasty urine infections which really affect the mind not just the body...could you not have a conversation with former employer and state you were unwell and trying to work? I think trying to find a job that suits you until October might be hard as have a friend in her mid 50s and she just started temping and hates it as she feels displaced in the workplace..hope you feel better this week and Good Luck!