Forlughed for the fist time

I have been working mostly since 12 years old or earlier. Paying into the system since the age of 13 as a Chef to start and it was very rewarding. Never had an issue finding paying work, but not always paying into the government system. Went a few years maybe as unrecorded as a Mason in the early 80's. Since then have always been contributing. As I find myself on furlough know, I am not at all ashamed to ask for some return. How do you feel about it? I have 32, almost 33 years in my current job for the same company. I am 57 so do the math.