To those in their late 50s/early 60s....

......I met someone the other day I hadn't seen for a while and I asked her if she was still working. She's around 60 I suppose and when I saw her last she was talking about wanting more time to see her grandchildren. She got very indignant and said "What do you mean 'am I STILL working????' "

Is this an insulting question? I wasn't implying she was too old to work, just that she might have taken early retirement. Btw, this is in the UK and she's probably not state pension age but many people have private pensions.

How would you feel if someone asked you this???

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4meAndyou · F

People in the United States can retire when they are either 65 or 68, depending on their age, and collect their full social security benefits...so your friend is ridiculous for being offended.

BritChick · 31-35, F

@4meAndyou I believe state pension age is 67 or 68 in the UK at present but set to rise in the future. I don't know her all that well, more of an acquaintance than a friend so I was just trying to make small talk. ☺

4meAndyou · F

@BritChick Poor kid. And you got THAT response. Oh well. You should avoid her in future.