Fifteen years ago, September 29th

[debodun]

I started my life of retirement.

 

[IrishEyes]

Made an oopsie here sorry bout that , repost below

 

[Aunt Bea]

Congratulations!!!

 

[CallMeKate]

 

[Pepper]

How old were you, deb? You're much younger than me, I think. 25 years ago for me, Disability forced me.

 

[Fritz]

How old were you, deb? You're much younger than me, I think. 25 years ago for me, Disability forced me.

Is it hard living on disability?

 

[IrishEyes]

Your date caught me off guard
Congratulations! I hope it's been a good 15 years for you

 

[debodun]

How old were you, deb?

58. There was an "early retirement" incentive being offered then. I think the state wanted to get rid of as many of their older employees (a.k.a Tier 1) as possible since they did hot have to contribute toward their retirement plan. The plan was that those employees were to get a yearly pension that was the average of their last 3 years salary. I took it when it was available. I think I made the right choice.

Here's more on the plan here if you're really that interested:
Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing

 

[Pepper]

Is it hard living on disability?

Yes. Thank G-d I still had my mother to help me.