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Thanks for this - it adds useful context to the BBC item. And obviously, as has been said, individual factors and aspirations will vary.

The income needed for retirement has leapt in the last year, according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68222807

:encouragement: - and yes, I should have highlighted the point about the social side that you made - that's really important

I used to love my job but when I was 56 I got a new boss and the love of work soured. I took redundancy and retired two years later. This was nine years ago and it was definitely the right decision...

Well, when you have made the leap into retirement, here's where best to go in the UK (apparently)
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Echoed by me - I wish you a long and happy retirement

My thinking too - plus I didn't want to lose my tax free allowance.

After reading about the complexities of pensions on this thread I have to say I'm glad for the relative simplicity of the NHS and Teachers Pension schemes. I haven't the biggest of pensions, but the...

Very best wishes for the rest of your life Martyn!

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I was thinking of signing up for that ;)

Though more seriously, I am also on the committee of our estate's residents association - at least 70% of us are retired. The estate has around 200...

Or do consider some voluntary work - meet new people, learn new skills, keep active and contribute to the local community - and don't feel guilty if you can't make it one week [emoji846]

I retired...

I retired at 58. Like you, I was increasingly disillusioned. If I had still enjoyed working I would have stayed. My wife has continued working and although I wish she would retire, as menno has...

No longer enjoying my job, coupled with redundancy were the catalysts to me retiring at 58.

I'd echo the views of many here that if you're ready for a change then go for it. I'm early 60's now...