“I know a lot of DOD employees who are considering just that”
No you don’t. they complain and “say” they are going to leave, but they never do. It’s too much money at the end, and of course that’s the problem for the folks who must provide their multi-million dollar retirement package, and then try to fund something far more modest for themselves.
“If you are in your late 40s and up...and have worked for the same company (or gov’t agency) since graduating from college, the prospects of going out and finding another job are sort of daunting. “
No. Not if you actually have a marketable skill and know how to work. This excludes the vast majority of federal workers, unfortunately. In the military and civilian federal sector it is seen as an act of “compassion” to let people make it to retirement.
There is no similar compassion for the private sector that must labor to pay for it all. On top of all that, many of the military buy into the “you’re a hero” crap and think they deserve it all.
I served in the military, and I refuse to let people thank me for my service. I did it out of a sense of duty.
No you don’t. they complain and “say” they are going to leave, but they never do.
Well, I've gotten a few resumes emailed to me, so it's more than "say"...though I admit that's a bit different than signing an acceptance letter.
…It’s too much money at the end, and of course that’s the problem for the folks who must provide their multi-million dollar retirement package, and then try to fund something far more modest for themselves.
These resumes are from people who are a loooooooooong way off from retirement, though. For that part, you are right.
On top of all that, many of the military buy into the “you’re a hero” crap and think they deserve it all.
That does not include me. I just know that I executed my part of the agreement which required no small amount of deferral of gratification. And I demand that the other party keep their part of the agreement.