Baby Boomers

from the state of CA and am 56, and do realize i am not in the norm. it's been almost a year now - i retired at the end of December 2010. did it at the earliest possible age as i couldn't take a minute more of my work environment/boss. i enjoyed my actual job, but since boss wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, i said adios. although it took longer than expected to finally top out in my career position after 21 years, i feel so grateful that i was able to do so, and at a relatively decent salary for someone without a BA (i do have 3 years of college although i didn't graduate).

my pension includes medical/dental/vision coverage too, extremely grateful for that!. although, the amount is not a lot, my needs are not many, and things are going well. next may, i will get a small COLA too, and when I turn 62, i'm taking early SS.

i've always felt that i was in the right place, right time. also, my first position with the state put me with a great mentor, who gave me tips on retirement, best departments for women, etc.

now, if i could just find a husband!