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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Old Cruser on December 05, 2013, 11:42:42 AM

Title: For and Against the rise in age before state pension?
Post by: Old Cruser on December 05, 2013, 11:42:42 AM

Growing old comes with it's ailments.

My friends have always been way behind me in energy levels (their words not mine)

When I hit 60 things changed a bit and I have to admit to getting tired more easily than in my 50's.
I am though fortunate in not having the ailments which is falling on my friends.

Just want a quieter life now.

I'm wondering just how many of the population will cope as they reach mid 60's and 70's whilst still having to work.

Certainly I reckon manual workers will struggle and maybe people who need a sharpness of memory as well.

I can see why things are moving that way - but do others think that many will struggle with working so late into life?

Title: Re: For and Against the rise in age before state pension?
Post by: Fly on December 05, 2013, 06:39:32 PM

I've still got a long way to go  :-X
but certainly looks like I won't be retiring at 65  ::)

Title: Re: For and Against the rise in age before state pension?
Post by: Pete on December 05, 2013, 07:05:17 PM

One year today... :)

Title: Re: For and Against the rise in age before state pension?
Post by: Slacker on December 05, 2013, 07:31:12 PM

There have been suggestions about varying pension age in different areas based on average life expectancy. Administrative nightmare I would think

Title: Re: For and Against the rise in age before state pension?
Post by: Scimitar on December 05, 2013, 07:46:58 PM

DWP wrote to me to say I can retire at 66.
So long as I'm fit & well I might go along with this - on the basis that it keeps you active mind & body.
A lottery win would change my mind, & potentially I could have a very nice couple of pensions so we'll wait and see.
Might buy my own bus and compete against stagecoach for a laugh ;)