Seems like a mixed bag then. Apart from Camelspyder, I know of at least 2 other 50 somethings who are not accepting the offer. Their reasons are that they have both had enough and are just going through the motions till 55. There are no enjoyable staff jobs out there - just hard work and long hours. As for flying, it's just non stop ops and time away from home. Very few people seem to get away on sexy exercises with good deals attached anymore.