Work at 70

Go for it - if you are feeling fit and healthy. I am almost 74 and have been doing a paper round for our local Newsagents. I leave home at 5.20am and get back at just gone 7.00am seven days a week. The walking and mental stimulation has done me a power of good. Nice cup of tea made by dh when I get home.

My aunt, who started work in a chemist stop age 16, finally retired from said shop age 74. She was only doing a couple of days by then. She was a single lady who lived on her own once my gran died, so it got her out and meeting people. She used to go round the supermarket adding her shopping up in her head as she went (not a week's shopping, obviously) and would amaze the young check out assistants by giving them the correct money as soon as they told her how much. She died age 94 with all her marbles.

If you feel you can do it..go for it. After all if you find it more tiring or stressful you can always leave. Maybe your husband is enjoying having the freedom from you both working and being able to do things on the spur of the moment....perhaps he would be worried that two days might turn into three or more! Be sure you know all this beforehand so that you can reassure him.

Sounds good to me. What's the harm in trying? May be an inroads to lots of new experiences and friendships. Good luck!

Sorry didn't read post properly and see it's not just two weeks, would still give it a go. Have fun.

Go for it, is only a couple of days a week for 2 weeks but I'm sure it will be a good experience and may lead to more opportunities in the future. Enjoy, I would jump at the chance if it was me.

Sounds brilliant. The Queen is still working and she's in her 90s.

Lucky you - think of the staff discount! Brilliant - jump at it and if you cant do it/dont like it give notice. Life's all about grasping opportunities - a 'glass half full' kinda gal I drive everyone round me berserk with my optimism and love of life; dont doubt yourself your dh should enjoy the perks - a happy wife happy life - someone who brings fresh conversations, anecdotes back home to share and the extra money will be nice wont it? Dont hesitate and look forward to you sharing how you get on....

Try it . You can leave if it doesn't work out.

If you can't please yourself at 70, when can you? I am 75 and still working part time. And loving it. Yes, I do get a bit more tired than I used to, but my brain is still active and I am getting a great deal of pleasure to find myself still having a role in the world. So, go for it, you can always change your mind if you don't like it.

DH 'retired' at 60 and went straight back to work as a freelance consultant. He is now 74 and is finally saying he will stop because he is beginning to find the overseas travel and long days on site too tiring.

I also watched Who Will Pick Our Berries the previous evening , about Brexit affecting work permits and how it might end the ' army' of pickers who come in from EU countries . Maybe the 2 programmes should get together and encourage older workers down onto the farms - I would love it !

Cold , I saw him too and couldn't believe his age ! He was certainly worth employing ! I've aged dramatically this year , joints are sore and I'm not as strong as I was , I'm beginning to think that I'm not worth employing these days ?
However he's inspired me to get fit and strong again as I want to keep working , too .
Luckyfour , go for the job , it sounds exciting and glamourous !

If you feel like doing it - I would say go for it!

Just saw the programme on ITV about retirement and the 92 year old (yes 92!) who works in ASDA moving the trollies and baskets
www.itv.com/news/2017-10-19/work-til-you-drop-tonight/

Lucky After retiring twice since 60 I went back to work full time at 64 running a shop and several volunteer staff I have retired again at 67 now as the shop has closed down,I enjoyed my time but must say it was very tiring on the feet and mentally.
If you want to do the 2 days explain to hubby you do need the stimulation of other people and that he can't dominate your time all the time.Enjoy and good luck

I know someone who returned to full-time nursing aged 68, after retiring at 60.

I would be careful about what is expected of you. It is one thing to be ' fit and healthy ' and another to stand on your feet all day, especially if they specify certain clothes and footwear. Also, as MissA says, be clear about the days you are happy to do. However, I suspect they will be very nice to you, as they will probably want you to appeal to ' our demographic ' ie: the ones with money!
I had a friend who did exactly this until almost 80, and loved it.

Go for it, if you want to. Remember though, that Christmas is coming and a shop may well expect you to work in the days before, and between then and new year.

I agree with humpty, do what you want to do. If you don't you may think "what if" in the future.

Lucky do what you want - no reason at all why you shouldn't take up the job - go for it! Why would DH say no? would he be put out at not having your company those 2 days?