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Employees who put God's waiting room on hold

By Rhymer Rigby

Published: August 22 2007 03:00 | Last updated: August 22 2007 03:00

Even with today's longer lifespans and shorter pension funds, most people still draw a finishing line for their careers at 65. But not everyone.

In some organisations there are employees who continue to work into their 70s, 80s and even 90s. Britain's oldest employee is Buster Martin, who cleans vans part-time for Pimlico Plumbers. He is looking forward to his 101st birthday next month.

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