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I left the classroom and f/t teaching 13 yrs ago and took my teachers pension but continued to work for the LA up to 3 days per week...

I'm finishing a 32 year LA career in April 2026 and will have to wait until November to get my state pension. I tried to ease into...

As soon as my OH got his state pension his other ones were cut to cover going over taxable threshold. It is galling. I get nothing for...

I get my state pension next month. I was forced to leave a good job in the post office, to care for parents one with cancer, one with...

I fully retired last year, although I'd significantly cut my working hours the year before, as I took my work pension early. This year I...

DH was state pension age (for him then 65) 4 years ago. His salary was all over the place from then till he retired in March this year...

Not working does save money in that you don't have to worry about work clothes and travelling.

I'm due my State pension next year and was planning to fully retire, but since OH was made redundant we've had a big drop in income. Now...

Sorry to hear about the redundancy - my OH has been made redundant twice and he's now working a 30 hour week for Royal Mail with no...

I've just joined that FB group too, although finding it very hard to keep up with the posts and the number of responses! Enjoy your...

I'm retiring soon. I eligible for my state pension in December, but I'm going to retire at the end of October, as I've had enough! I'm...

Just a heads up that Jen Symms the human and equine physio (Pegasus Physiotherapy) has had a number of pairs of her newly launched...

I'm due to receive my state pension early next year. I took my local government pension earlier this year, which was a small lump sum...

Thanks everyone. I'm somewhat reassured by other people feeling the same way! Some great advice, and I will start by taking her up to...

I'm glad it's not just me! Thanks for the tips and good luck with your schooling too!