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Calculating number of years of paying NI for state pension
Turtle
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Hello
I've read several times recently on here that 35 years NI contributions are needed to earn full state pension. What I'm unsure about is if a few years in a part time job count towards this?
I got my first job just after turning 16 and worked part time hours for 3 years until I went to university (1 of those years was full time however I was only ever contracted part time - not sure if that makes any difference).
When I graduated at 22 I got a full time job and have worked at the same company ever since, I'm now 39.
Do those 3 years part time count towards the 35 years needed? Or is it counted from when I started full time? Part of me thinks working is working, but then I was only earning a small amount so wasn't sure if it was included. The answer to this is important as I would like to be in a position to take early retirement around 55, so if they don't count I will need more years!
Thanks in advance.
I've read several times recently on here that 35 years NI contributions are needed to earn full state pension. What I'm unsure about is if a few years in a part time job count towards this?
I got my first job just after turning 16 and worked part time hours for 3 years until I went to university (1 of those years was full time however I was only ever contracted part time - not sure if that makes any difference).
When I graduated at 22 I got a full time job and have worked at the same company ever since, I'm now 39.
Do those 3 years part time count towards the 35 years needed? Or is it counted from when I started full time? Part of me thinks working is working, but then I was only earning a small amount so wasn't sure if it was included. The answer to this is important as I would like to be in a position to take early retirement around 55, so if they don't count I will need more years!
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry, posted in wrong place. Have reposted in general pensions forum.0
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