Originally Posted by Purple F/O

Since we have one(at least) of these guys, whom I honestly feel bad for, I thought I do some math.

Been here 25 years, should have maxed his high 5 out-$260000. That's a pension of $130000/year. A WB SO only makes $136/hour. All that vacation, sick, dsa, etc, 1000ch/year isn't unthinkable. That's $136000/year. That dude is working for $6000 a year, half of which his ex is taking. One year's work for $3000 bucks.

If he didn't max out his high 5, perhaps only 215000, then he's only grossing $28500 over his retirement(136000-107500), half of which his ex is taking. One year's work for $14250.

Is this a smart plan?

Fairness statement-It's his life, he can stay and work if he wants...but the numbers are astonishing. There isn't a job that he can do part time where he makes 28.5?