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Retirement is the withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from one's active working life. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours or workload.
Many people choose to retire when they are old or incapable of doing their job due to health reasons. People may also retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits, although some are forced to retire when bodily conditions no longer allow the person to work any longer (by illness or accident) or as a result of legislation concerning their positions. In most countries, the idea of retirement is of recent origin, being introduced during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. Previously, low life expectancy, lack of social security and the absence of pension arrangements meant that most workers continued to work until their death. Germany was the first country to introduce retirement benefits in 1889.Nowadays, most developed countries have systems to provide pensions on retirement in old age, funded by employers or the state. In many poorer countries, there is no support for the elderly beyond that provided through the family. Today, retirement with a pension is considered a right of the worker in many societies; hard ideological, social, cultural and political battles have been fought over whether this is a right. In many Western countries, this is a right embodied in national constitutions.
An increasing number of individuals are choosing to put off this point of total retirement, by selecting to exist in the emerging state of pre-tirement.

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  1. K

    Hi Folks ....Just a retired old feller passing some time

    Morning guys and ladies of course. Just joined and although retired...I do like the information on here. Hopefully I can add somewhat? Take care and look after each other. KevT2727
  2. W

    I'm trying to start a plumbing service, need help with getting license.

    I'm trying to start a plumbing service, have good knowledge of the UPC I will pay a retired plumber to help me get started.Nv license.
    • Walley
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    • america getting help knowledge plumber plumbing retired service start trying usa
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  3. R

    Sharkbite

    Hi All, Unfortunately, due to an accident, I have had to retire from plumbing and have lots of stock to get shot of. I have loads of sharkbite plumbing gear which was specified by a builder in London, if anyone is interested please let me know.
  4. J

    retired plumber wondering about work

    I retired from plumbing about 18 months ago but i'm bored and could do with a bit of extra cash.I live in London,I no longer have a van but i can travel for nothing on buses and tubes etc.I got myself an old codgers shopping trolley that i can put my tools in.I only want straightforward easy...
  5. W

    "I'm not retired!"

    There's always a first time to get a new bonkers response from some n*bhead. Quoted for a job, accepted, just texted him and said "How about this monday 10am?" "I'm not retired!" He replied, before going on to explain, rather irately, it would therefore have to be after 5.30pm or a weekend...
  6. P

    Retired to Italy (maybe)

    Ciao everyone, Me and the Mrs are living in Italy for six months over the winter to see if we can fit in with the Italians and the peaceful way of life here in Tuscany. I wasn't intending doing any work but an Italian neighbour has asked me to plumb a new sink in to her washroom. I don't want...
  7. R

    I've now retired

    Won some prize.... No more work for me, sorry chaps, I now have my feet up looking at new bentleys. See below ... I'm so lucky. GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LICENSED PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTER ONLINE PROMOTIONS, AFFILIATED OFFICE Quick Pay Ltd.Mandela Square,Sandton Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2014...
  8. D

    Experianced or Retired Plumber Required

    An experienced or even a retired plumber is required in the Aberdeenshire (Mintlaw) area, who would be willing to publish a professional opinion on work that has already been conducted. The opinion may then be used during subsequent legal actions. The production of the opinion could be...
    • Davmacrat
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    • opinion plumber plumber required professional report required retired
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  9. T

    Hello from Retired Engineer

    Hello everyone My background is that in Coal Mining Mechanical Engineering followed by 22 years military as an Instrument Technician completing service as an Optronics Artificer in the rank of WO 1(ASM), followed by some police service and IT Support both professionally and as a hobbyist...
  10. R

    Just retired but before I forget what little I learned!

    9 years doing gas, general plumbing and even less oil, part time really! So just about getting the hang of things before our financial friends pulled the rug! Limped on till I got to 60 when I decided (my wife insisted) to give it all up as I was spending about 50% of my turnover in expenses...
  11. B

    Advice from a retired husband

    ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than...
  12. C

    Retired Plumber

    Hi, Just joined this site. As a plumber of many years standing I think this site is very useful so thought I would join in with the banter etc. cheers
  13. D

    Not A Plumber, Retired IT Guy

    Hi all I suppose like a lot of people I'm just a DIY'er. Not very good with plumbing. Prefer electrical stuff (good thing about water, in small quantities it won't kill you!) & computer software & hardware. It's what I understand. Got a little problem which I'll post elsewhere, and if I use a...
  14. D

    Been retired a year now

    I have been retired a year now, decorated the whole house, cut all the grass, built a new wall, been on a couple of trips around Asia, Africa, spent 8 weeks in Egypt Now I'm getting bored, I want a bit of work, anyone know if any one is taking on any plumbers, around the West London area ? I...
  15. R

    Calling all Retired Plumbers and heating instalation people.

    I'm looking for retired plumbers willing to do some casual work. Most of the work will be property maintanence jobs but occasionally there will be bigger stuff such as installing central heating (not the gas part unless you are gas safe). Most of the work will be based in South east london...
    • Rob Walsh
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    • boiler boilers calling central central heating system cold free gas gas safe instalation job jobs london people plumbers plumbing retired safe training work
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. D

    Anyone need a retired plumber ?

    I'm a retired plumber in West London I have 26 years working at LHR various jobs, fresh water mains, firemains, foul pits, confined spaces, BA work, working at height, showers, tanks, jetting, anything you see in a terminal or dont see, most of its behind the scenes (basicly the same as you...
    • Derrick229
    • Thread
    • anyone bath code gas gas safe job jobs mains pipe pipes pipework plumber plumbers radiator radiator valves retired safe showers system valves wanted water water mains work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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