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Do I need a FT job?

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:08

I've got a minimum hours job, around 10 hours a week. I don't like it that much as it involves a lot of physical stuff for other people and I am 62. However I get to do what I want the rest of the week but don't have much to spend on myself which is also fine. I have around 4k in savings and I can't add to the pot.
Should I get a full time job? Do I need one or should I wait till my pension kicks in in 4 years so I can save for my old age. I have no way of making my part time job give me more hours

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DisplayPurposesOnly · 13/09/2025 12:45

If you want more money, you need to work more. If you don't, then no.

Why not look for a second part-time job?

QuaintPearlScroller · 13/09/2025 12:42

Depends ? How are you managing financially right now could you find a alternative part time job possibly full time will be needed if your struggling especially as you are not getting universal credit

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:39

No it would be 35 hours a week, probably shift work. I enjoyed my FT job, but have no disposable income really.

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Jaws2025 · 13/09/2025 12:32

Ok sorry just wondered. What would the full time job be like? Would it be any easier than your current one?

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:27

Jaws2025 · 13/09/2025 12:27

I assume you've checked whether you're entitled to any benefits?

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I have checked and not able to claim anything

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Jaws2025 · 13/09/2025 12:27

LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:25

Nope no UC

I assume you've checked whether you're entitled to any benefits?

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:26

I just have so much less stress

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:26

AlastheDaffodils · 13/09/2025 12:16

If you only have 4k of savings then yes I would get a full time job. Do you have a private pension and will you be entitled to the full state pension?

A small private pension, but I can go back to the same work I had and add to it

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LayeredlikeanOnion · 13/09/2025 12:25

Nope no UC

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AlastheDaffodils · 13/09/2025 12:16

If you only have 4k of savings then yes I would get a full time job. Do you have a private pension and will you be entitled to the full state pension?

Jaws2025 · 13/09/2025 12:12

Do you get UC as well?