NI contributions / shortfall if unemployed and not seeking work

Cas

retiringtoosoon said:

Do you have any grandchildren to look after?

Hi retiringtoosoon. No grandchildren or any other caring responsibilities.  

Silvertabby

With 15 years to go, are you absolutely certain that you'll never work again?  Even a little part time 'hobby' job of a couple of days a week should be enough to pay NI.

calcotti

Silvertabby said:

With 15 years to go, are you absolutely certain that you'll never work again?  Even a little part time 'hobby' job of a couple of days a week should be enough to pay NI.

..or to be treated as having paid NI bu5 probably without actually paying any (as per my earlier post).

Cas

Silvertabby said:

With 15 years to go, are you absolutely certain that you'll never work again?  Even a little part time 'hobby' job of a couple of days a week should be enough to pay NI.

Never say never Silvertabby but it's unlikely.  I was brought up to pay my way in life so I've worked since I was 15.  I'm rather enjoying the break from working a bit too much.

Silvertabby

Cas said:

Silvertabby said:

With 15 years to go, are you absolutely certain that you'll never work again?  Even a little part time 'hobby' job of a couple of days a week should be enough to pay NI.

Never say never Silvertabby but it's unlikely.  I was brought up to pay my way in life so I've worked since I was 15.  I'm rather enjoying the break from working a bit too much.

We both retired at 60, also having worked since we were 15.  We are so busy enjoying ourselves, returning to work is definitely not on the cards!