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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What age would you like to/be able to retire and what will keep you occupied?

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I retired at 50, took a few years out and got bored. Went back full time into a senior role with a FTSE, hated it and left.

Now I work when it suits as I able to bid for work on a daily rate on contracts ranging from 1 month to 12/18 months

It's suits me and I am very happy.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

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"I retired at 50, took a few years out and got bored. Went back full time into a senior role with a FTSE, hated it and left.

Now I work when it suits as I able to bid for work on a daily rate on contracts ranging from 1 month to 12/18 months

It's suits me and I am very happy."

Sounds perfect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worked out I can retire at 53 so will hold out till I'm 55 but doubt I will give up work in some consultancy form or another. My dad did the same but was working again a year later out of sheer boredom.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I am already semi retired we both are. I was 57 and Mr N was 56.

We are about to buy a property that needs refurbishment so that will keep us busy but apart from that we go out a lot, read, sew, garden, drink coffee, visit National Trust properties, see friends, sit in the garden talking, write the list goes on......all the things we didn't have time to do when we worked. We work now and again because neither of us have a big enough pension to live on really but we made a deliberate decision to go for quality of life over material possessions.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I retired at 50, took a few years out and got bored. Went back full time into a senior role with a FTSE, hated it and left.

Now I work when it suits as I able to bid for work on a daily rate on contracts ranging from 1 month to 12/18 months

It's suits me and I am very happy."

Being in control of your own time is incredibly liberating.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm hoping 55 if my pension doesn't change by then, which is the risk. I think I'll do some volunteering and some consultancy work to keep my mind active though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want to retire at 50 and have lots of siestas. I would still be bodybuilding at that age as that's a all day thing to do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

42, that seems like a good age to retire.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do! "

It will be your eighties - I've seen the roadmap.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do! "

I don't think it will be too long before the state pension age increases to 70.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

I don't think it will be too long before the state pension age increases to 70. "

Yep, and as the local govenrment pension scheme is now tied to state pension age it'll be a while....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

It will be your eighties - I've seen the roadmap. "

Thankfully all I do is sit and pooter around with spreadsheets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Note to self: start making desk chairs withbui lt in catheters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The plan is retire by 50-55, and still do a few things, probably volunteer mainly with a few days work on the random occasion.

Though anything can happen in the next 20 years!

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

my hubby is still driving a bus at 71 subject to medicals he says he will do it as long as he can

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to retire in about 5 years. However it's got somewhat delayed so I'm holding out for the lottery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm ready to retire now, but the sad truth is ill probably never be able to afford to

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

I`m in the process of taking voluntary redundancy from the local authority. I will end up after nearly 40 years of service with a pension of £8,000 a year but will have to survive on that for 7 years until my state pension kicks in. I am lucky in that my Mum is on Attendance Allowance and because of that I should be able to claim £60 a week Carer`s Allowance. My mortgage is paid off so I should be able to scrape through until I`m 66.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Note to self: start making desk chairs withbui lt in catheters. "

I'm going to steal this idea to make my millions so I can take early retirement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What age would you like to/be able to retire and what will keep you occupied?"

I work for myself.

I'll never retire.

Too many people want to kick my ass to feel better about the shit they DIDN'T do themselves.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"my hubby is still driving a bus at 71 subject to medicals he says he will do it as long as he can"

Just shows if you enjoy what you do you will keep doing it.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

was medically retired just before my 53rd birthday, am very fortunate to be able to not work again though i do miss the job i did..

there are a lot worse off so one thanks ones blessings etc..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God knows its a long time yet i hope lol. Im one of those weirdos that loves work though keeps me sane... to some extent

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I've seen my pension projections so I'm going with when I will choose to die so that the kids can have something to help pay for uni. That will be before state pension retirement age.

As long as I have interesting work and can take some time off then I'm happy to work.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do! "

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

Darn it. Ah well, the pension probably won't even exist in another 38 years so what's another one.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

I just assumed she lied about her age.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

I just assumed she lied about her age.

Not by *that* much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Am retired, move country every three months more or less.

After three months in Sicily moved to the Lakes District before it got too hot - September will move to West Cork enjoy Sheepshead Peninsula - then back to the Med.

I work on a project concerning childhood development - how to best measure functional vs chronological age.

Plenty busy - neither poor nor rich - travel a lot.

Life is Wicked Good ~ LOVE ~

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

when i see topic titles like thing i think "oh god... here comes the pension whinges!!!

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but i have been surprised.... i may live to fight another day and be happy tonight....

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

I just assumed she lied about her age.

Not by *that* much

thats okay.. i'm here to spread the state pension joy and happiness....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

50 years old (five years!) and I have loads of interests hobbies and I do charity work as well.

Never a dull moment apart from at work

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

I believe it is traditional in my line of work to carry on until you die.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow.

However, I won't be able to take my pension until I'm 67 (under the current rules) which is bound to go up and up, so it's a good thing I enjoy what I do!

got some bad news for ya... if you are 30 (so born in 84/85) its actually 68.....

your welcome!!!!

I just assumed she lied about her age.

Not by *that* much

thats okay.. i'm here to spread the state pension joy and happiness....

Despite my griping....I plan on living a long time so retiring at 50 would probably give me an excessively long retirement

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

The way tonights going about half hour

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"when i see topic titles like thing i think "oh god... here comes the pension whinges!!!

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but i have been surprised.... i may live to fight another day and be happy tonight....

It is great to see that many people value things in different ways. I work less than many, my choice and one I constantly re_iew, but one based on me valuing life and experiences more than money. A really interesting thread.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I believe it is traditional in my line of work to carry on until you die.

And let the crows pick you clean.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"I believe it is traditional in my line of work to carry on until you die.

And let the crows pick you clean. "

Ive known plenty still working well into their 70s, it seems as soon as they stop,they keel over...

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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago

Lordswood

"I believe it is traditional in my line of work to carry on until you die.

And let the crows pick you clean.

Ive known plenty still working well into their 70s, it seems as soon as they stop,they keel over..."

Part of me wouldn't mind being able to retire but constant job changing etc means not enough in the plan for that, kinda temp retired tho being between jobs atm lol. Know what you're saying though, we need something to keep us ticking over or the clock can just stop sooner than we expected.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"What age would you like to/be able to retire and what will keep you occupied?"
. I have had lots of different interesting jobs so retirement is very low on my list of priorities . Hopefully I will be able to work my seventies . In addition to working full time , I also rent out houses so am usually busy . As I enjoy my work and the people that I work with I have no ambition to retire . I do however save into two separate pension schemes .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends a lot on the choices I make over the next few years.

Worked out we could pay our mortgage off and the loan we took to pay for the house doing up (it was a wreck) in 11 years.

I get a really good pension scheme through work to, so could probably comfortably retire at 55 - only 32 years to go

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got out at 50, now I make stuff from wood, it's very satisfying. But I still have to do some work from time to time as wood is too expensive in this country to make a decent profit. Plus I also work as an event organiser for 2 biggish parties each year. Not sure how I ever had time for work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son and I have started a small business and its very busy at the moment. I also work in my main work role part time so maybe I'll be able to retire soon, tho its more like wishful thinking.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"Depends a lot on the choices I make over the next few years.

Worked out we could pay our mortgage off and the loan we took to pay for the house doing up (it was a wreck) in 11 years.

I get a really good pension scheme through work to, so could probably comfortably retire at 55 - only 32 years to go

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. Very well organised. You are lucky to be young and to have planned forward .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I got out at 50, now I make stuff from wood, it's very satisfying. But I still have to do some work from time to time as wood is too expensive in this country to make a decent profit. Plus I also work as an event organiser for 2 biggish parties each year. Not sure how I ever had time for work. "

I'm much the same, stopped working full time a few years ago and now cannot imagine how I ever had time for it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got out the rat race at 50 . To be honest don't know where I found time to fit in working

We are abroad most of the time these days only come home to see the kids and all our lovely friends on here

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