However, if you leave the job before you reach early retirement age — often 55 — many plans allow you to take out the lump sum equivalent value of your pension. (moneysense.ca)
Front - line ladermen and women are usually young, and the stress of battling the flames makes this a job with a relatively early retirement age. (canadianbusiness.com)
In Iowa, teachers start leaving in large numbers starting at the state's early retirement age of 55 and accelerating at age 57. (teacherpensions.org)