Too many times I hear / read / have known people who had great plans for travels and other things once they retired, but they never made it to retirement. Another reason I want to retire early - hopefully the voluntary redundancies continue for another couple of years - I might be able to afford it after 15 years here...
Graham, five years ago (almost to the day) I was in a similar position. I had the opportunity to "express a wish" but in the end I decided to wait just a couple more years. Sadly since then I haven't had another opportunity and I've spent the last three years wondering why on earth I didn't get out when I had the chance. In another 1445 days early retirement for me will become just retirement.
Do your sums carefully and don't miss your chance!
~ian
