Work for the federal government and retire at 55 like my Dad.
Nice work, if you can get it.
I beat him by 4 years punching out at 48. Thought about getting a second job but after 6 months realized I didn't need the money.
I have done unspeakable golf club damage ever since.
Government workers are special because the products they produce are the best.
‘Most People Expect To Retire at 67’
Strange, I retired at 85. And still helping my little village. (had a few extra people for the weekend for the Mothman Fest) I helped herd the invasion.
My dad was a fed nor Mil. He loved his job. Moved us all over the country every 3-4 years to make his life. Retired at 55. WTF. Then they moved down the street from me.
“Work for the federal government and retire at 55 like my Dad.”
That was old school CSRS, which phased into new FERS in the 80s. Don’t know how young you can retire under FERS.