So I'm only 34 so its more of a query for the future than anything. I've looked online and its said that to get the full state pension you need 35 qualifying years (assuming the state pension is still a thing when I'm at retirement age!). My question is what actually counts as a qualifying year? I worked a full time job for 11 years but currently because I get paid an extra payment for working every Sunday I only have to work 30 hours a week across 4 days, I earn close to what I would get it if I worked a normal 35-37 5 day week. So I work a part time job based on hours but financially I earn what I would do if I worked 35 hours. I did have a period during covid where I was made redudant, had to go on benefits and worked as a bloody pizza delivery driver so I'm expecting that year and half not to count towards it.