To think we shouldn’t have to contribute to soch if we don’t intend to use it?

Assuming you have older relatives, does your ‘deduction’ from ‘soch(?)’ (I still haven’t a clue what it means but I’m assuming national insurance) mean that they have a deduction in their earnings. I have no idea why you won’t benefit from a state pension when the time comes, but I intend to take out of a system I’ve paid into when it’s my turn. I’ve worked since being 16 and have contributed to my community on voluntary basis since the age of 14…so I’d like to think I would deserve it…when and if I get there.

My parents both worked for the DSS in Rotherham in the 70s and 80s, and neither have heard the word “Sosh”. Because it’s national insurance.

”Stamps”, back when it was a literal stamp you bought and stuck on a card, yes. “Sosh”, nope.

Maybe OP lives in the village of Twyning in Gloucestershire.

But OP, it’s highly unlikely you’re a net contributor…so it’s even more ridiculous you’re proposing a discount.

Should pacifists be able to opt out of the bit of tax that pays for the military?

Don't be daft.

And no, 'soch' isn't self explanatory. I've just googled it and am none the wiser. What does it stand for WRT pensions?

You could just say, sorry, you made a mistake - instead of being arsey and accusing posters of comprehension problems.

And you didn't spell it both ways for others. You got it wrong, spelling it "soch" in your title and then a further three times. Switching it to "sosh" didn't change much, as nobody recognised that either.

Sosh is a budget-friendly arm of telecommunications giant Orange apparently.

Indeed. I’ve been a fiscal researcher in UK public spending for many years and it’s a new one on me too! All I was getting was that ethnic brand, and some androgynous social media profile.

So if you could choose what would you opt in or out of funding? State education, early years childcare, the police, libraries, the local swimming pool, the court system, the passport office? We could be here forever debating who funds what.

So you've paid in all these years incase you needed a state pension. Now you're 4 years away from retiring and you realise you don't need it, you want your money back.

Jesus christ I've heard it all now. Just off to ring my car insurer. I didn't have a crash last year so I'd like a refund please.

Exactly this. I am the same, in addition I don't have children and I've never had any hospital treatment (I'm 66) however I don't think I'm entitled to receive a refund for services not used. We all should contribute to society without thought to what we get out of it.

YABVVVVVVVVVVVVU OP, and if this is how you wish to live then go find that island.

Cornwall? They grow actual tea. Unlike some counties who just name the tea after themselves.

I'm starting to think that the OP would have benefitted from more 'soch' contributions into their education.

I started work in the 1980s, it was called NI then, and I still have my National Insurance number card that was sent to me back then.

And what about if you start costing more to run? The whole point is you cannot know if you want ll or not, and if you start costing more the taxpayer will cover it. Social contract - we won’t leave you to die in a gutter if you get sick and lose your job. I bet Bezos won’t be getting a UK pension, does that mean Amazon should get a tax discount?!

Based on the fact you're calling it sosh, I'm guessing you're at an age where you don't have many years contributions left, so I wouldn't get worked up about it.

Unless you're expecting a refund?

Don't say "stop"! Or is it "Stochp"?

I was just about to learn about your proposal for securtity contributions. I think my titties are reasonably secure already but I'm not getting any younger so (unlike some) I'm not going to pretend I might not need some help in that arena one day.

What are we talking? Bras? Or just shapewear? And most importantly will it look discrete under my Indian ethnic fashion?

They'd have to see her lanyard first, the one that states she's a non-NHS user. But supposing it's hidden under her coat? Oh but it'd be OK. The OP would weakly wave them away before quietly expiring by the side of the road.

I’m not sure how that would be workable and the cost of doing so would be massive. Also I’m sorry I have never heard of sosh- I’m in the Uk , maybe you are not?

No. Other exemptions perhaps. Paying for the NHS. Paying for schools. Think yourself lucky you don't need a state pension.

Schtop

Am slightly intrigued why 3% think the OP is not unreasonable

Like a lion?

I reckon this was an attempt at benefit bashing, but has gone very wrong.

0/10.