Yeah, I’ve put up with comments about my weight from shits I worked with who said it was only ‘banter’ in my career. I’m not massive but I’m not svelte. People who abuse you or cause you problems at … (View Post)

So personal abuse is okay as long as it’s a political opponent. Yeah, he’s packing a few extra pounds. So what. Lots of unpleasant comments aimed at, or subtly about, his physique. I’m sure his polit… (View Post)

When I was in your shoes, about a decade ago. That was not a likely prospect for me. If it was I’d have planned accordingly. It needs to be sustainable and the triple lock needs to go. (View Post)

BY the same token the workplace has to value older people too. One of the reasons I retired early was I did not feel valued. They’ve learned the hard way I actually did contribute far more than they … (View Post)

In the U.K. state pensions are going up by around 4.5% (can’t remember exact number) due to the triple lock. Crazy (View Post)