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I am being assessed.
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Sharron | Report | 20 May 2015 10:53 |
On the 10th June I have to go for an assessment as to why I can't go to work until November when I get my pension. |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 20 May 2015 11:25 |
There are plenty of firms who take on people who are approaching or even past retirement age. Some well known names include B&Q, Co-op, Waitrose. Not everybody sees retirement in their 60s as a preferred option and working at least part time is popular. My GGF stopped working at 89 a year before he died. |
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Sharron | Report | 20 May 2015 11:47 |
But I have my own things planned for when I get my pension. |
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Phyll | Report | 20 May 2015 11:54 |
I especially liked your last paragraph Sharron. Sometimes I think it is selfish of older people to continue to take jobs from the young ones especially if they have enough money. If they haven't got enough then a little part-time work should help but give the youngsters at least a fighting chance. |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 20 May 2015 12:41 |
Older people need money too and not all have a tidy pension many don't. |
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Dermot | Report | 20 May 2015 12:43 |
'Work till your dying day - if you live that long'. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 20 May 2015 13:04 |
A lot of retired people prefer to 'work' in the voluntary sector. I was quite happy to retire at 60 and have thoroughly enjoyed my retirement, and I in no way feel guilty for that. Just because some are happier working we should not criticize those who are happier not doing. :-) |
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Sharron | Report | 20 May 2015 14:07 |
A lot of older people are working because they were optimistic about how they would pay off their debts. |
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nameslessone | Report | 20 May 2015 16:13 |
I hope this is just a box ticking exercise. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 20 May 2015 17:24 |
Asuming you've been passed as 'fit' by your GP, do what others in the same situation do and go through the motions. |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 20 May 2015 19:11 |
Applying for and getting a job these days is enough to send you loopy. Long drawn-out application forms, inane questions and then a second interview because someone is scared to make a decision the first time round. And we're not talking high-flying stuff - did all that years ago. My time has been wasted on more than one occasion when I've wondered if I'm in La-La Land, as the job being described sounds nothing like the one I applied for... |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 20 May 2015 23:38 |
I've found the jobcentre staff, and modus operandi, much nicer now than it was 10 years ago. |
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Denburybob | Report | 21 May 2015 19:17 |
The army has recently "retired" a sergeant fitness instructor because he was over 60. He was apparently fitter than most people half his age. Fortunately the RAF took him on in the same role and rank. Army's loss, I would say. |
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LadyScozz | Report | 24 May 2015 05:35 |
I reach the magic age of 65 next month. |
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Sharron | Report | 24 May 2015 08:49 |
Don't think so. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 24 May 2015 09:11 |
According to the government site, you have to claim it. A letter is supposed to be sent out 4 months before you are due to retire telling you what you need to do. |
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LadyScozz | Report | 24 May 2015 09:21 |
They're not being very understanding with you Sharron. Hasn't anyone looked at Fred's notes? |
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Allan | Report | 24 May 2015 09:44 |
Scozz, |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 24 May 2015 09:58 |
LS - Sharron has been caught in the Government campaign for getting people of working age back into work instead of claiming Job Seekers Allowance. |
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Sharron | Report | 24 May 2015 10:13 |
That is so true. |