I tried. I asked about retiring, and coming back to work on a part-time basis for those jobs that needed my particular skill-set (we have a shortage).
Instead, I was asked to stay. I'm mentoring new college grads, and other people with some experience, but not with my skill-set.
I'll retire eventually. Just not this year. I have to wait until I can start withdrawing from my IRA without penalties (and I don't want to jump through the hoops to do so before then).
Boomers have been running things for four decades now.
No, it's been more like two decades. Clinton was the first "boomer" President. Congress had a few younger Representatives and Senators before that, but not many.
Time to relax and retire.
It's a little hard to do that when the Democrat's Great Recession has wiped out a good part of your retirement assets. And, the Social Security trust fund will be empty in about 20 years, requiring an immediate 25% reduction in benefits for everyone.
I am in pretty good shape, for now. But, if the price of oil stays low, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
The solution is, someone needs to bring back jobs to America.
NOBODY is doing that.
You sound awesome!!!! I wish I got the chance to meet you.