oldman48
Posts: 7
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Posted At: 04/06/2009 16:28:08
An interesting post that I have only just noticed - apologies.
I have to continue working as I have little pension provision but also because I need the challenge and am no longer active in competitive sport. I do not garden have already seen the world so actually enjoy most of the work I do on a self employed basis.
David
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Pam.space
Posts: 170
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Posted At: 06/06/2009 15:06:18
hi all yes l am still working on a p/t basis audits,merchandising,promotions ect in all the big supermarkets. l do mystery shopping as well, waiting on some info re mystery shop in police stations, that should be fun as l was a lollypop lady for several years when my children were at school
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Diane x
Posts: 360
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Posted At: 06/06/2009 21:40:22
Now thats left me curious Pam - Mystery shopping in Police stations???????
I work - probably for many more years yet, unless anybody fancies taking me on!! I work for a charity - its sad at times but I meet many many people and its so varied - I am lucky to be in a job I enjoy.
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Pam.space
Posts: 170
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Posted At: 06/06/2009 22:15:57
yes l dont know whats involved yet but time will tell as they say
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Diane x
Posts: 360
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Posted At: 07/06/2009 13:02:49
Hi Pam
let me know I'd be very interested to hear about it. Di x
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tompetty
Posts: 912
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Posted At: 02/07/2009 20:15:42
I still work full time, as it keeps me in the life of luxury that I am accustomed! 
Seriously, it keeps a roof over my head, but I work shifts, and getting up at half past four on a cold wet January morning can be a struggle.  |
coral-the-mermaid
Posts: 60
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Posted At: 07/07/2009 21:16:01
I work full time too, and pretty gruelling shifts . Another five years at least for me I think, but during that time I hope to build up the time that I spend making crafts for money so that retirement should be fulfilling in other areas.
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justfifty
Posts: 285
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Posted At: 07/07/2009 23:37:43
I work four days and will be working for a while to come yet! I like working but am sometimes jealous when friends tell me how wonderful retirement is!
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Chef Tony
Posts: 85
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Posted At: 09/07/2009 11:57:34
Hi All!
Still working Full Time, needs must unfortunatly. It's hard work, but I really do enjoy it??????
Good Luck & Health to All.
Tony.
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AriesRebel
Posts: 1719
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Posted At: 09/07/2009 15:58:15
I have a freelance editing and copywriting business ... and I am soooo tired of the heavy research! The fun, creative stuff is great, but the business publications - aargh!
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fruit
Posts: 77
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Posted At: 09/07/2009 20:41:30
;Have nearly ten years to work.
work 60 hours a week.
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Wotsinaname
Posts: 1237
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Posted At: 10/07/2009 04:11:48
Yep still working - although only returned to paid workforce about 6 or 7 years ago after doing the at-home-mum thing. Kept my head together doing a Uni degree in that time.
Now I am on the treadmill, don't know when I can retire - I work for a not-for-profit organisation on various projects so I guess retirement will come when the money runs out.
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Beedee
Posts: 11
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Posted At: 10/07/2009 14:28:02
Been working full time since my divorce 25 years ago, very necessary to raise 3 children. Now can't see any time when I will be able to afford not to work if I want to eat and keep warm with all the doom and gloom about the value of pensions!!!
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moeanne
Posts: 321
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Posted At: 10/07/2009 15:55:50
Still working to pay for a newly acquired car. But mainly because I like it. I only do part time, so still have a lot of time to myself. If I keep my health I will retire in two years and enjoy it as much as possible. I would like to tour GB , I think it's still beautiful. Good luck Lanza. 
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Tony of Graveney
Posts: 36
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Posted At: 21/07/2009 16:33:57
I do voluntary driving for the NHS. Now I am 70 I only do 2 days a week but they can be very busy. Not unknown to do over 200 miles in a days patient pick-ups. Unfortunately we are I hear down to 15 drivers in East Kent. This gives us the idea that 'They' are trying to get rid of us for some reason although at 40p a mile we are the cheapest form of transport in the country. V
ery sad if I an forced to give it up. I need the two days a week out meeting people.
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nurse1
Posts: 61
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Posted At: 22/07/2009 22:39:23
I work full time too, and pretty gruelling shifts . Another five years at least for me I think, but during that time I hope to build up the time that I spend making crafts for money so that retirement should be fulfilling in other areas.
I work 4 days a week now in a job that I love and which gives me a reason to get up for, still about 10 years to go, as I am now on my own, but hey ho it is better than being stuck at home with no money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have now started to make birthday cards etc which I am enjoying so you never know I may be able to expand that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
mellowmarchhare
Posts: 600
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Posted At: 25/07/2009 21:29:54
Although I expect I will be working till I am 65 at least, I am considering, between now and then, of taking advantage of the "sabbatical" that my workplace offers - the minimum is 3 months. That would be enough to give me a nice break & to travel etc. whilst I still have my health, and a job & income to come back to, to replenish the coffers!
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Little Miss Sunshine
Posts: 84
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Posted At: 03/08/2009 12:59:13
I am still working and have another 8 years to go. I love it, and the lifestyle that it brings. I have a good social life and some of that is with work colleagues that I have known for 17 years, and the regular income certainly helps.
Meanwhile, I am making plans for my far -off retirement. Maybe living by the coast, water-colour painting, or perhaps just painting the town red?  |
CeeCee
Posts: 13471
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Posted At: 03/08/2009 15:58:51
I am almost 71 and I still work part-time and it is evening/weekend work. Last Friday I worked from 6.30 p.m. until 1.30 a.m. and I love it. Usually it is Sundays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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kristabell
Posts: 1067
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Posted At: 05/08/2009 18:50:40
I am still working at 64, nothing unusual about this. But two of my collegues are aged 78! And it's physically demanding too!
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