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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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I have 20 and can retire at half pay. No additional benefits to staying longer. I am only 41 right now, and have two young children, both less than 10. I can't go anywhere yet, but am looking for a way out...
HA! I retired (from the US Army) in '94........but, still workin'. Can't afford (yet) to live on my retirement.......plus, if I quit now, how am I gonna bling out my scoot? Congrats, Mano, and, Thank you for your service, sir!!!!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Good for you. I've completed 20 years of law enforcement and still got 15 more to go! Damn State of VT retirement system!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Swamphunter
Today I completed my 20th year of law enforcement. I am officially able to retire as of right now!
20 years is a lot of doughnuts. J/K
Congratulations on a job well done. I hit 20 years in the Marine Corps 5 Feb 10. We should both retire and hit the road for a couple years. Nothing like a monthly retirement check to cover gas, food, lodging, tires, etc.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Congrats an option to retire with 20 in, thats awesome. Stay safe
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Congrats! I hit 20 last year and retirement is nowhere in sight. Basically I retire and get my 401K. So I have at least another 10 or 12 years to go.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Congrats and thanks for your service. Before you pull the pin, have a plan.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Good for you. I start my 35th year in May. I plan on retiring next February. It's a great feeling that leaving at any time is a reality...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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if it where me I'D GET OUT NOW and do sumtin i like to do like ride harley's fix them anything that wont involved me being shot at.
 
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I punched out after 30 years at age 49.......41 is way to young.
Have fun keeping yourself busy.....I sure am.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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I got out after 30 years also. Would've stayed on but big changes to our benefits were on the horizon. Wife and I have health care for life and kids are covered until age 23, as long as they are students. All that at no cost to me. Guys now are under a different contract and are paying anywhere from 4 to 7 percent with stipulations in the contract to allow the state of Pa. to raise that anytime they want. You might stay on and get more in your pension but will end up paying more for health care. Something to think about. And no, you're not too young. You put in your time.
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