Quote Originally Posted by BDunnell
A very real and specific reason might be 'being unable to find a job'.
I don't buy that. If you have the will, then there are ways and means to get yourself noticed, be seen to be doing the right things etc which will end up getting you in employment - no matter what the job might be.

When my father took early retirement from his job at 55, he found work - whether it be washing up, working at a dairy etc.