Otterman,
I have no problem with reasoned discussion.
Having had my contract broken by my employer to cut my salary by 28% I do feel that I need to work longer to achieve my retirement sum.
Your words
"what allows me to retire at age 56 is that my pension scheme is based on this age, if that were to change to another age I too would have to work to that age in order to make sure I am financially secure. "
seem to agree with me.