Table 4.1
Unweighted distribution of other / specify responses – most important reason for first retirement
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| number | percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory retirement | 29 | 6 |
| Pension max out / required years attained | 67 | 15 |
| Offered severance, package, buy out, incentive | 38 | 8 |
| Job too tiring / stressful / physically demanding | 31 | 7 |
| Fed up / wanted change | 6 | 1 |
| Discrimination / pressure to retire | 4 | 1 |
| Conflict with boss / co-worker | 7 | 2 |
| Organization changes / job eliminated / end of contract | 22 | 5 |
| Was able to sell / transfer business | 11 | 2 |
| Spend more time with family | 25 | 6 |
| Health, disability of parent or other family member | 17 | 4 |
| Spouse's influence / wish | 13 | 3 |
| Pursue other hobbies | 15 | 3 |
| Start own business | 5 | 1 |
| Wish / desire to stop (voluntary) | 99 | 22 |
| Career change / other job offer | 12 | 3 |
| Market slow down | 10 | 2 |
| Varia | 38 | 8 |
| Total | 449 | 100 |
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