Creating a good work-life balance is particularly important when combining partial retirement and employment. Studies showthat the employment rate of those over 60 years old who are subject to social security contributions has more than doubled since 2002 and is now 29.2 percent.
A particular advantage of the partial pension is the possibility of flexible working hours. This allows employees to adapt their working hours to their individual needs. You can choose between different models, from classic part-time work to flexible working time models. You can also find further information about this in the flexible pension article.
The social insurance requirement for partial pensions offers additional security: In the event of illness, you are still entitled to sick pay and in the event of temporary unemployment you can receive unemployment benefit for up to three months. This clearly distinguishes the partial pension from the full pension, in which these claims no longer apply.
To achieve the best possible work-life balance, employees should: realistically assess personal resilience. The German pension insurance recommends that Gradually reduce working hours and to regularly check whether the chosen combination of partial pension and employment meets your own needs.
