This story is based on an interview with George Crabtree, 65, a retiree who also works for a commercial printing firm from Seattle . It has been edited for length and clarity.
I retired from my job as a commercial printer on October 31, 2025, after working at the same company for 10 years.
It was four days before my 65th birthday. I’d considered holding out until the official retirement age of 67. However, the recent deaths of my brothers-in-law made me think again,
“What am I waiting for?” I thought. My wife and I should make some more memories together before it’s too late.
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