Early retirement - becoming a consultant?

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

One thing that no-one has mentioned yet is pertinant is that I think you have to have a desire to do this somewhere within you. The successful people at it almost always have a belief in themselves and their own ability. That together with a work ethic is what gets them through the tough times and makes it a success. This might sound a bit over the top, but when working for people I always felt I could do a better job than those above me. But also I always wanted my own business and had done so since being a teenager.

[RandyMcStab]

As you're MOD give this some thought.

We have a lot of Reservists in the office. It's a good deal from the sounds of it. 

Most work Tuesday to Thursday (they are not obliged to turn up either). Work 0900-1600, go to the gym for an hour over lunch + take time to have their lunch, have no division or duties to worry about, can do adventureous training and get paid for it all too. I believe they still get all the medical and dental cover. Age is capped by specialisation but we have guys in their 60's. They also get a annual bonus, some branches get a golden hand shake too. Stress???... not that I know of! 

I worked out that if I could retire now, based on my current salary (however, 6years left in) and if I did tue/thur in working weeks of the year only, so 7weeks of leave. My pension plus my reservist salary (a daily rate of which is 1/365th of your current salary on exit) would only be £4K less a year than what I am currently earning with all the added benefits mentioned above!

Randy. 

[Yanto]

I had thought about being a part time old fart in the services, fitness wise I would have no problem, unfortunately my hearing is not good enough.