# Can I "retire" early, a la Homer Simpson?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-retire-early-a-la-homer-simpson/430516>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 18, 2007, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-retire-early-a-la-homer-simpson/430516 "2007-12-18T22:54:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-retire-early-a-la-homer-simpson/430516/21 "2007-12-19T17:10:26Z")

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Watch the whole episode.

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**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-retire-early-a-la-homer-simpson/430516/22 "2007-12-19T17:21:37Z")

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I did just what you propose (except I was _fired_, and never looked for another job). Having the time of my life, doing whatever I want, when I want to do it. Spending time with my kid, watching him grow up and being there, every day, every milestone. Get to catch up on lots of “Law & Order”, too!

Pay is lousy, but the hours are great!

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