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FiFi LaFeles
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I used to think that too, when I was a youngster
It seemed so very far away and all I could see were the years and years stretching out ahead of me while I worked like a donkey to keep the wheels on the wagon.
But, here I am, and in two months time I'll be getting my State Pension. Awsumsauce.
Always assuming Covid don't get me first.
I've got a bit over a year to wait for my state pension but I've been getting my work related pension since I was 60 ( I worked in the NHS for about 14 years ). Its not a lot but it all helps.
I gave up work when I had our eldest because after childcare and travel costs we'd have had very little extra income. We live over 100 miles away from family so there were no grandparents or other relatives to help with looking after a little'un. Turned out to be the best choice because oh boy! did he need a lot of attention! As a baby he had 3 month colic and turned me into a sleep deprived "zombie".
As a toddler he wasn't naughty but needed a
lot
of stimulating play.
Then a few years later, just before eldest started school, along came son # 2. He was a bit easier but he was often poorly and I'd even sleep on the floor beside his cot to keep an eye on him. He joined in with almost everything we did with his older brother. Once he started school he was still ill fairly often, nothing serious but enough for him to need time off. The children certainly kept me busy.
I never returned to my old job ( I'd have had to refresh my skills and reregister ) but when my husband became self employed I became his part time clerical assistant. I still look after his work records and he says he can't ever retire because he needs to keep me in craft materials. Lol.
I used to think that too, when I was a youngster
It seemed so very far away and all I could see were the years and years stretching out ahead of me while I worked like a donkey to keep the wheels on the wagon.
But, here I am, and in two months time I'll be getting my State Pension. Awsumsauce.
Always assuming Covid don't get me first.
I've got a bit over a year to wait for my state pension but I've been getting my work related pension since I was 60 ( I worked in the NHS for about 14 years ). Its not a lot but it all helps.
I gave up work when I had our eldest because after childcare and travel costs we'd have had very little extra income. We live over 100 miles away from family so there were no grandparents or other relatives to help with looking after a little'un. Turned out to be the best choice because oh boy! did he need a lot of attention! As a baby he had 3 month colic and turned me into a sleep deprived "zombie".
As a toddler he wasn't naughty but needed a
lot
of stimulating play.
Then a few years later, just before eldest started school, along came son # 2. He was a bit easier but he was often poorly and I'd even sleep on the floor beside his cot to keep an eye on him. He joined in with almost everything we did with his older brother. Once he started school he was still ill fairly often, nothing serious but enough for him to need time off. The children certainly kept me busy.
I never returned to my old job ( I'd have had to refresh my skills and reregister ) but when my husband became self employed I became his part time clerical assistant. I still look after his work records and he says he can't ever retire because he needs to keep me in craft materials. Lol.
16-Jan-2021 19:48:31
You probably will and you'll be glad you did
Le Chat Guerrier
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17-Jan-2021 14:10:24
FiFi LaFeles
said
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You probably will and you'll be glad you did
No.
You probably will and you'll be glad you did
No.
Arrr! Only th' Devil an' I know th' where'bouts o' me treasure, an' th' one o' us who lives th' longes' should take i' all.
@CapnBrigantia
17-Jan-2021 15:48:28 - Last edited on 17-Jan-2021 15:52:22 by Brigantia
Wild Bill63
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@Forum mods, yall are awesome. I just realized how much better and people friendly yall are compared to the mods we used to have back in 2007. I feel old now lol
I remember you from years ago. Welcome back.
I've been here since May 4th 2005.
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@Forum mods, yall are awesome. I just realized how much better and people friendly yall are compared to the mods we used to have back in 2007. I feel old now lol
I remember you from years ago. Welcome back.
I've been here since May 4th 2005.
Comprehensive Account Security
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17-Jan-2021 16:27:35
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