Originally Posted by KingAirPIC

I was just talking to my Dad (age 57, 767 capt. Major airline) about this and he shed some interesting light. Most of the people he works with have done a good job saving for retirement over their careers and don't 'need' the extra few years pay. They would rather retire. Also, over 60 they will be dropping like fly's due to failed medicals. Apparently, this already happens frequently before they reach 60.

His best advice is to 'agree' to work to 65; get 'injured' on the job at 60 and collect workers comp for the next 5 years, which is much higher than what pension, if any, you have left. Buy a boat or a new car and enjoy getting back at the sistem that screwed you over for the last 4o years.