Richard initially works for the local council; however, he reluctantly accepts early retirement at the turn of series three.

It is then up to the Pope to accept or postpone retirement.

And why in hell did you accept early retirement?

And, with this essential truth of leadership at last in his brain, He would prepare to accept enforced retirement.

This was the case with Marjorie, who'd just accepted voluntary retirement after 20 years in her office.

He became one of 1,300 workers to accept early retirement.

She admits that accepting retirement will be something like going through the stages of mourning.

She regularly deals with people, especially men, who have difficulty accepting retirement.

I will accept half retirement, if that is necessary.

The cuts will include 1,500 employees who accepted early retirement under a program announced last fall.