Originally Posted by
johnso29
tsquare,
We still have lots of guys leaving at 60. Some are leaving before that. Also, for us younger guys without a pension I think it'll be easier financially for us to leave because we aren't handcuffed to a pension. I'd like the chance to leave @ 55, which is why I'm aggressively investing now. I've got 30+ years left until the current mandatory retirement age.
Well I wouldn't call it "lots" but there are some. I don't wanna open this can of worms even though I did fire the first shot... Point is, and I know some of you guys won't believe or admit this, but there are some out there that still like the job. And since we aren't handcuffed to a pension anymore as you put it.. we don't HAVE to do anything. The best thing we have going for us is the fact that we don't have to maintain a minimum hour/month schedule. I would fight a change to THAT with my last breath (metaphorically speaking of course) I mean.. why not fly to FRA once a month for a good beer? Or for those that like it... Paris for some rude waiters and overrated wine? If that's what some guys wanna do.. more power to 'em. Now who was it that was talking about a sailboat? I need a partner (for a boat).
