Do you see yourself as a 'Pensioner'?

MOnica very interesting post, made me think.

I'm a pensioner when it suits me to be one. When I go for my hairdressing appointment on a Tuesday or Wednesday and so get my hair done for less than half price on the other days. And when I fancy a fish and chips supper mid week, I can claim "the old gits special" for a fiver. Or seats in my local cinema for £6. Or get on the bus for free. I look on my advancing years as a perk I've earned and put to good use when it suits me.

“Retirement is what you make it, and mine has been busy and fulfilled.” Very true *MOnica”

The first thing I did when I retired from work was a post graduate diploma in a subject that bore no relationship to my career.

I’ve never been referred to as one and don’t think of myself or anyone else as one.

As I was a SAHM and, obviously, never really worked, I never really 'retired' but began volunteering when the children were old enough and volunteering has gradually become more important as they have needed me less.

Thus, I haven't necessarily had the traditional transition that lots of people have.

I think the difference between then and now is that mañana entered my vocabulary!

I have been a 'pensioner' for three years. the only benefit I have had is the bus pass, which I love love love!
I dont think I have seen anywhere local to me that has discounts for pensioners, Some entry fees to gardens etc will give you a discount once you hit the grand old age of 60
I, personally, would like a discount on wine LOL

My hairdresser doesn't offer pensioner rates but he does give 10% off to students!!

No. Sah-parent now occasional sah-gran.

dragonfly46

My hairdresser doesn't offer pensioner rates but he does give 10% off to students!!

An eye to the future, dragonfly.

I forget I am a pensioner now and have been known to forget to pay the OAP rate on going somewhere and been reminded by my daughter that I am a concessionary😂 I just think I’m retired and keep busy but lucky to get my DWP and have a bus pass. I’m fortunate at the moment to be fit and healthy but aware this can change in a heartbeat.

There are pensioner discounts if you look for them.

Waitrose: Offers a discount for over 60s on a Tuesday, providing 10% off when you have a My Waitrose card.
Marks & Spencer: Offers discounts for over 60s with a Sparks card.
Pizza Express: Offers discounts for seniors when dining in (typically on selected days or times).
Costa Coffee: Offers senior discounts on drinks with a Costa Club card (varies by location).

Cineworld: Offers discounts for seniors on cinema tickets. Some locations offer reduced ticket prices for those over 60.
Odeon: Seniors can get a discount on tickets, typically for morning showings.

National Express: Seniors can get discounts on coach travel, with a Senior Coachcard offering 1/3 off fares
Senior Railcard: A Senior Railcard (for those over 60) gives a 33% discount on most train fares throughout Great Britain.

Seek and ye shall find.

I see myself as a Senior Citizen.

Apparently it’s proving difficult to recruit Chelsea Pensioners🤔

My hairdresser has a slightly lower rate at certain less popular times - it’s for anyone who can make those hours not age or income related.

I do have a bus pass which I use occasionally . I usually drive myself, and I get a “senior” ticket when I use the train but again only occasionally. On holiday last year I got a “senior rate” when visiting a museum but mostly wouldn’t think of myself as a pensioner .

I still work 3 mornings a week at almost 72 am completely independent and still think I’m forty years younger in my head!

Carlotta

There are pensioner discounts if you look for them.

Waitrose: Offers a discount for over 60s on a Tuesday, providing 10% off when you have a My Waitrose card.
Marks & Spencer: Offers discounts for over 60s with a Sparks card.
Pizza Express: Offers discounts for seniors when dining in (typically on selected days or times).
Costa Coffee: Offers senior discounts on drinks with a Costa Club card (varies by location).

Cineworld: Offers discounts for seniors on cinema tickets. Some locations offer reduced ticket prices for those over 60.
Odeon: Seniors can get a discount on tickets, typically for morning showings.

National Express: Seniors can get discounts on coach travel, with a Senior Coachcard offering 1/3 off fares
Senior Railcard: A Senior Railcard (for those over 60) gives a 33% discount on most train fares throughout Great Britain.

Seek and ye shall find.

Wasn’t aware of the Waitrose offer.

What discounts do you get at M&S? Never been offered anything with my sparks card for being over 60.

Ditto Costa coffee.

I was quite shocked recently to hear my grandson refer to me as old grandma, he’s 21 and should know better. Admittedly his other grandma is in her 60s and I’m nearly 88 but it was still quite a rude awakening and he was told off by his dad, I fear the oil of Olay must have given up at last 😱

I have never been offered discount at m & s or Waitrose in spite of shopping regularly at both shops 🤷‍♀️

Maybe I look too young 😂😂 Definitely hasn’t been advertised in my local stores I have noticed Waitrose is busy Tuesday mornings with the older generation!!

A pensioner is what I am, and I don't mind being referred to as one. And at 81 I wouldn't mind being defined as a grandfather of four, or whatever, if the occasion arose. I content myself with just not thinking of myself as old, though my joints remind me occasionally.

I’m quite happy to be called a pensioner - by definition, I draw a pension, so that’s what I am. I’m even more happy to accept any discounts going, however they’re described.

I’ve heard that Iceland offers a 10% discount to shoppers aged 60 and over every Tuesday.

And Boots gives double Advantage points to over 60s - you just need to sign up for them.

The National Trust and English Heritage offer cheaper membership rates, though with the NT it only applies if you’ve been a member for 3 years.

I’ve had “pensioner specials” at various fish and chip restaurants, and our local annual literature festival offers free tickets to events for all over 60s (as well as a lot of other people in many and various categories - they seem to be very generously funded as very few people actually have to pay). DH’s barber has special “senior” prices too. We once had an afternoon at the fantastic Gdańsk shipyard museum for the equivalent of 20p, by virtue of our age. We weren’t a bit put out when the person issuing our tickets identified us as old enough.

There have to be some advantages to getting old - I’m happy to embrace them all!

What discounts do you get at M&S? Never been offered anything with my sparks card for being over 60. Ditto Costa coffee?

Costa Coffee: Offers senior discounts on drinks with a Costa Club card (varies by location). I don't know how much the discount is but you could ask at your local branch.

Marks & Spencer offers a 10% discount for shoppers aged 60 and over, which is separate from the Sparks card discount. To receive the 60+ discount, you need to show a photo ID in-store or online. The Sparks card discount is a separate offer, and may also offer other benefits.

Also Tesco over 60 discount card:

What is the Tesco Over 60 Discount Card? The Tesco Over 60 Discount Card is a special membership card designed to provide senior shoppers with various discounts and perks. By signing up for this card, you can enjoy savings on a wide range of products and services.

Iceland Over-60s Discount:

Iceland have introduced a discount for over-60s. This deal can be claimed every Tuesday, and applies to every product. There is no minimum spend, either. All you need to be eligible is proof of age and you can get 10% off your weekly shop. This discount also applies in The Food Warehouse.

I've had pensions for nearly 25 years therefore I am a pensioner. And yes, Kitty I am a white haired old lady, though I don't ever sit under a drier in rollers. Cut and blow-dry for me.

A lot of the over 60s discounts that you find through a Google search no longer exist.

A lot of the over 60s discounts that you find through a Google search no longer exist.

Well I know for a fact that the discounts at Iceland, Waitrose and Cineworld exist because I use them!

I do like your word “unsult” Monica (yesterday 10.26).