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LogDog75

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6. I retired from the AF at 53

Reply to Bluestocking (Original post)

Mon May 4, 2026, 10:30 PM

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I was fortunate in that I was able to save and invest to be able to retire early. I took a job with the VA as a GS-13 but didn't like it and quit after 3 months and haven't worked since. I did some volunteer work but realized I liked not working more than working even though when I was in the AF I was a workaholic and enjoyed it. If I had to work at 60 or older I'd be miserable.

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Working full time at 60 is exhausting [View all] Bluestocking Monday OP

Right there with you. bottomofthehill Monday #1

Try being on your feet 8 hours a day at 70. Boomerproud Monday #2

You are clearly healthier than I am Bluestocking Monday #3

I understand Bluestocking. I get very depressed knowing this is my reality. Boomerproud Tuesday #8

Understood ProfessorGAC Monday #4

Really good thread folks.....I'm 57 and fading too democratsruletheday Monday #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Tuesday #7

I retired from the AF at 53 LogDog75 Monday #6