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Pensions and casual part time work

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I have been employed as a casual worker and im not sure if it is worth staying with the pension scheme they have.  I also work in the NHS so pay in to this one and have done for several years.  I don't get much for the casual work it is basic pay, is it worth it or should i opt out?

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  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,600 Forumite
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    I don't get much for the casual work it is basic pay, is it worth it or should i opt out?

    You get an employer contribution? If so, why lose it?

  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 27,719 Forumite
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    If it is a typical auto enrolment scheme, then you pay 5% of your wages and the employer 3%. As you will get tax relief on your contribution, it only costs you 4%. So overall 8% is going into the pension pot and it is only costing you 4%.
    You may pay some tax when you later take the pension but not that much.
    If the employer is adding more than 3% even better.

    It will only ever be a small addition to your NHS pension ( which is very good) but could come in handy at some point.
  • Stubod
    Stubod Posts: 2,567 Forumite
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    It is always worth puting money into a pension, no matter how "little". You get both tax relief and "free money" from your employee....IMHO!
    .."It's everybody's fault but mine...."
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