Originally Posted by
EWR73FO
........... We all lost hundreds of tousands of dollars in retirement and age 65 gave everyone the chance to try and ger some of that back. Poor example. I would rather get it back with a smokin-hot, kick-ass, industry leading, top-notch, knock every one else in the industry dead, badass contract. But I digress.....................
What's sad though is that MANY of those who have lump sums at CAL are playing the "waiting game" because they are so damn greedy. A lot of them are so far in debt, have three ex wives, a boat, a Harley, and a girlfriend on the side. If they couldn't prepare for retirement in 35 years, then another 5 won't help them either. I'm TIRED of hearing that they can't live on a $700,000 lump sum at this stage in their lives. What the hell are they doing with all their money? I'd like to see an industry leading contract too. I hope to be gone by 58 at the latest and only have 5.5 years left make it happen. However, that DAMN age 65 rule REALLY did a number on me and I find myself making almost $2,000 a month LESS after being pushed back on reserve, thereby putting a damper on me paying off my property so I CAN leave early...............
