The UK Pension Crisis ( a two tier socieity)

[Papewaio]

My British Grandfather worked until he was 72... and he only stopped working because the company found out that he was over 65 after they asked him how old he was. By that point he was working as a gardener.

My NZ Grandfather ran a business until he had a stroke in his eighties. He was sking on whistler in his seventies, broke a leg, but because he was so active he recovered quite well. He was a hard drinker, but what kept him alive so long was keeping his mind and body active.

I think for your own health you should stay active as long as possible.

If you can work longer you will help yourself, help the community and have a bigger retirement fund.

[yesdachi]

My British Grandfather worked until he was 72... and he only stopped working because the company found out that he was over 65 after they asked him how old he was. By that point he was working as a gardener.

My NZ Grandfather ran a business until he had a stroke in his eighties. He was sking on whistler in his seventies, broke a leg, but because he was so active he recovered quite well. He was a hard drinker, but what kept him alive so long was keeping his mind and body active.

I think for your own health you should stay active as long as possible.

If you can work longer you will help yourself, help the community and have a bigger retirement fund.

Great examples of longevity but what is the point of having a large retirement fund if you are to old to enjoy it or dead?

Not much point in having a big retirement fund and poor health either that is why staying active is a great recommendation but IMO working longer is not. I am all for working until you can retire and then becoming a more active spouse, parent, grandparent or citizen in general. If money allows (unless you have some dream job) I cant imagine how spending 40 hours a week at work is more valuable or fun than spending extra time with family and friends or even alone doing something you want to do.

Unless your family sucks, then even a crappy job is better than staying at home.