That I don't agree with. Almost all private companies used to give pensions not too long ago remember? They made better money than gov't jobs then. Most state/county jobs don't pay much, so you take a lower salary BECAUSE you expect to get a pension. I get one at 55 and I look forward to it. I won't ever be able to retire but it helps. I think they need to CUT WAY back on most of the pensions today because they are way to high...unions keep negotiating higher and higher. The Sherrifs get almost 100% of their pay after 20 years. That's insane.
That’s why you set up a separate pension plan and have your city/state/fed employer contribute to it.
You control it, it builds for you.
That way the state isn’t responsible, budget-wise, for paying you later.