6month pension change delay crap

[lilyliz]

I have three friends I am close to,we have been friends since school,all started same day all left same day,now because their birthdays are before 5 October they will get a pension at 65 while I born in November will have to wait over a year,would the 31 December not have been a fairer date to change to and at least let every one who left school 45yrs earlier get a pension at the same age.

45 should be 55 sorry just so angry.

Honestly, what has school got to do with it and school years run Sep to Sep anyway ? But sorry you will miss out though , it has not been handled well

Well ok maybe they should change the pension dates fron 5 April-4 April to 5 Sept - 4Sept so that all the people who finish school get pensions in same year so nobody working more or lesss than others (unless they wish too of course)In fact that sounds so sensible it's probably why the government have never thought of it.

I think your 1st suggestion was the best, end of a year - but if they had stretched their brains they should just find a way to not affect anyone - ie rolling date or lump sum compensation pro rata

Listening to some progammes yesterday, there may be women who are still unaware of the changes that will be happening to the state pension age. This link and this Calculator can help you determine what age you will start to receive the state pension.

sorry for the 55(would have meant started work at 10)what I am getting at is my friends will have worked 50yrs and I have to work 51yrs for no extra benefit,they could actually defer their pension a year and still get it sooner than me.Mind you 10 yrs is a long time who knows what will happen,maybe win lottery and be happy as Larry,or just sign on at 64 and let the gov keep me for 2yrs