I retired from the GM Tech Center in 2009 at age 56. They wanted to reduce salaried headcount and offered a special retirement package. When I walked out on my last day in September I had my pension, medical coverage, social security (when I turned 62) and my health. I thought I had it made. Then two weeks ago today I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (advanced stage 2). So if you can afford to retire when the opportunity comes along seriously consider it. Because you don’t know how long your good health will last.
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