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Originally Posted by Kizzy

Well I don't know the circs there obviously but I'm sure if he chose to take a different role then his pay and such may have reflected that. It could have been a mental health issue or any number of things.
Maybe there was the option to retire after 25yrs service then?

Kizzy, he was/is fit as a fiddle, he was allowed to retire at 50 as he was fortunate enough to have the right contract.
The fire prevention job was advertised internally and he was lucky enough to get it.
He was paid his full pay until he retired on his full pension.
Now as to how many areas provide this service in schools I have no idea. But I can't see it being a one off.
He is happy as Larry now with his pension..and a new job.
His only whinge is he has to pay tax on his full new wage