Half an Hour

As you may have deduced from the title, I am retiring from my position at NRC. On the day of my retirement I'll be 67 and more than ready for this change. When is the big day? April 8, 2026. It's the closest payday to my 67th birthday . So, gold-plated government pension, huh? Hardly. I'll be just under 25 years service, so despite my age I don't qualify for a full pension. And even a full pension for someone like me isn't particularly generous. I'll be able to pay the mortgage and keep the lights on, but that's about it. So why are you retiring? As I explained to someone earlier, I'm trading money for freedom. Retirement means I don't have to drive into the city three or more times a week, and it means I can work when I feel like working. I suppose if I were still able to work remotely where I am now I wouldn't be considering retirement. But I have no control over that, so I'm making the best out of what I can control. Work? But you'll b...