Tag Archives: pro-tirement

Life After Work Can Involve Work

Posted on March 12, 2012 by redspotcoach

On BBC 2 tonight, John Sargeant continues his series, Britain’s First Photo Album, based on the work of Francis Frith. I have not seen the series, but one thing unite the two men – “pro-tirement”, or working in some form … Continue reading →

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Work Until 70 Plus?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by redspotcoach

The prospect of working until at least 70 has raised its head again. Click here. There are good reasons for this. The increase in life expectancy (for UK men now 77, in 1911 50) coupled with a longer time in … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Dad’s Army

Posted on October 9, 2011 by redspotcoach

Being stuck at home with a broken ankle, I caught some of last night’s tribute to David Croft, writer and producer of Dad’s Army, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and so on. His career varied between being freelance and periods … Continue reading →

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