Poll: At What Age Did You Retire

[charlie]

At 55 after 30 years with the same company. That was 20 years ago.
But whose counting?

Cheers,

Charlie

 

[Cattusbabe]

Bailed out at 50. Boy I love how that sounds.

 

[JOHNNIE36]

Always wanted to retire at 55; however, chance came along at 52 to go out on a "special early" and I got two years salary as a buyout. Couldn't see working those two years for nothing so I slipped out. Just passed my 21st year of retirement.

 

[youbet]

Three years ago at 58.

So far truly retired. No PT. No self-employment. No consulting. I do maintain the house myself and plan purchases to keep expenses down but haven't had a penny of earned income since MegaCorp's door slammed closed behind me.

It's been a good three years. I like it!

 

[BUM]

I fired myself in 2005 at 54y/o. Ain't worked a lick (for pay) since. No regrets - not one.

 

[MJ]

I am not retired yet (no pension or SSA), just haven't worked since the age of 56. I had plan to give my 2 week notice 3/4's into 2005 but 6 months prior, management decided to lay me off with 6 month severance and health benefits. In addition, I received 26 weeks of unemployment benefits.
Life has its sweet surprises.

MJ