Nobody asked me to extend my retirement date. I planned to leave last December under the ATCO early retirement scheme but, with only 30 years service, there was obviously going to be a substantial drop in income. Having got past the doc and my LCE I offered to extend my retirement date for about 6 months if I could work part-time (ie no more nights). This was agreed, at least until the end of the financial year (ie March). As that time is approaching I recently enquired about the position and management confirmed that I could stay on, which I've agreed to do at least until June. End of story really. (BTW I'm 57).