When the magic negro trashed the economy in '09 my employer walked me to the door. I took advantage of the 13 weeks of severance pay and unemployment to take an extended break from employment. I too was age 59 and my wife had a good job with health insurance that covered me, we were debt free and the kid's college was already paid for. I eventually found work in an associated field at 2/3 my previous salary and much less stress. I worked until I was 64 and retired two years early, I have been enjoying life ever since. Retirement is the best job I ever had, no driving to work in rush hour traffic nor in winter snow and ice. No boss, no time clock and no kiss azz company politics to deal with, I do as I please when I please.
