My dad retired at 55, in the early 80s, with 25 years of service as a mail carrier. It was a secure and respected job, at least at the time. He's received a p

My dad retired at 55, in the early 80s, with 25 years of service as a mail carrier. It was a secure and respected job, at least at the time. He's received a pension check every single month since then and has full medical coverage for life. I don't think that happens anywhere any more. Maybe the military, but there are certain downsides to that career.