martyp
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I ER'd at 55 and had the totally opposite reaction. Not a single negative comment. Everyone was happy for me. I had a great retirement party and since then I've been a source of inspiration for others. No kidding! A friend retired this year earlier than he had been expecting and credited my experience for influencing his decision. I still have pleasant lunches with former work colleagues every couple of months.