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Anyone still working full-tine in their 60’s?

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Kandinsky Sat 05-Feb-22 10:00:56

Please tell me I’m not the only one.

Due to a number of reasons I’ll likely be working 4 full days a week until I’m 65.
( I know 4 days isn’t strictly F/T but close enough )
If you do, how do you find it?
Okay? Enjoyable? Exhausting?
I’m 58 at the moment.

MissAdventure Sun 06-Mar-22 11:05:14

They're going to flog us all to death, while their idea if working is having a good snooze in the house of commons, and behaving like pompous little schoolchildren.
Nice work if you can get it.

ShazzaKanazza Sun 06-Mar-22 11:23:25

My Dad and stepmum are still working at 81 and 75 and stepmum still will only go to to work in high heels. My Dad is just about to finish but he’d love a little job a couple of days a week it’s just his bad hip stopping him.

MissAdventure Sun 06-Mar-22 11:26:03

smile
That's excellent!
If I could work wearing slippers, I would.
They must have clocked up some years between them.

GagaJo Tue 08-Mar-22 15:46:38

I DO work in slippers. And frequently in a dressing gown (over clothes) for warmth. If I MUST have the camera on in my video lessons, I put it over my legs, rather than wearing it.

Razzy Sun 13-Mar-22 17:16:29

I planned to retire at 50 - which I did - but decided to do a little local part-time job. That turned into a promotion and got involved directly with the Exec Board. I was asked to go full-time - which I did - on the proviso that I could pretty much choose my hours and when I work from home. Also some study time built in. I really enjoy it. However, I’ve just been headhunted for a similar job, perhaps simpler, paying 3 times the salary…!!! One year doing that and I could save a nice little sum!

Flaxseed Sat 26-Mar-22 09:06:38

I still work full time at 58. My hours are condensed into 4 days but that includes some 12 hour shifts.
I am really starting to feel it but it means I get my steps in most days!

I can take my pension at 60 but will still need to work part time until I receive my state pension. I heard this week that my healthcare trust are scrapping the retire and return scheme which has totally scuppered my plans. I’ll be starting a new thread for suggestions on what I can do instead confused!

SuzanneN Thu 07-Apr-22 07:01:34

Yup I’m 61 and don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. I’m been self employed since my twenties so I’m
familiar with the roller coaster ride that is working for myself. Set up a not for profit last year to help more people aged 50+ make money from a hobby or a passion when I noticed how many older people were struggling to keep the roof over their head called Startup School for Seniors. It’s given me a new lease of life!

Allegretto Thu 07-Apr-22 07:14:18

GagaJo, you should get a hooded blanket (oodie). They give amazing warmth and are comfortable over any kind of clothes, because they are so roomy. Perfect for working from home!

PernillaVanilla Mon 20-Jun-22 14:01:55

I'm working full time running a care service, but I am retiring in a couple of month's time on my 66th birthday. I don't really want to go, but I need to retire now to make the most of life while I'm not too decrepit! It is very stressful work but I still enjoy it. DH still works 2 days a week and I think I will do some coaching for people involved in court proceedings to keep my brain active.

HowVeryDareYou Mon 20-Jun-22 14:24:49

I worked full-time as a carer, until I was 59, then went part-time, first as Manager of 2 day centres, then Warden at a sheltered housing scheme, then as carer to my sister-in-law. Having Covid and a stroke 10 months ago has stopped me working now. I'm 63, will get a state pension in 3 years.