I quit my corporate middle management job a few years ago and went to work for my local municipality. I make less money but should be able to retire at 62 with about 50% of my highest three year base pay coming to me as pension. I will still qualify for full SSI benefits (provided that’s still a thing). My wife will continue to get half of my pension if I die first, and vice-versa since she’s also a city worker. I feel like we’re a lot better off now than we were before.