Lala
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I think that‘s brilliant . I went down to 28 hours. Dropped Mondays and do a short day Friday. It’s ace, and I’m actually better off than a full time wage as you don’t pay NI on the pension bit.I'm taking pension from nhs and going down to 30 hours a week at the end of October ( just started 3 month notice.) That will mean dropping one day a week but no more shifts ,nights etc .
Pension will cover basics with pay making me comfortable( McLoud correction pending.- will be taking on more training role so less stressful. Can still pay into current nhs pendion
I'm 56 so reckon in new job can do another 4 years at 4 days a week.
Apologies for rambling but my point was I think there will be varied routes to retirement in the future and we may work longer but less hours and combine pendions/savings with part time ,less demanding work.
I think the idea of working for 30 or 40 years then just stopping is a thing of the past .
As for the state pension - will eventually go - the triple lock will go first but politicians know it will be a risky move
Hope you enjoy your new hours, am sure you will. Work life balance is so important