I retired in 2001 at age 55. The company was wanting to reduce forces and offered a buyout and added 5 years to age and 5 to service so when I went out the door, for retirement purposes I had 35 years of service and 60 years of age. I had a chance to go back as a contractor and laughed at them. I still have lunch with the guys who worked for me, but I sure don't miss the corporation. You will absolutely love retirement unless there is something wrong upstairs... Enjoy