Retirement Test for Cops

Retirement Readiness Test for Cops by Daniel Goldfarb

Do you want to take the "Retirement Test?" Just remember that this quiz is based on a pilot study plus my observations. It is not the do all and say all of retirement tests! Do not use the results of this test to make important life decisions! The purpose of the test is to help you generate ideas about your upcoming retirement that might help make the transition easier. Please view the test this way.

I recommend that you print out this page and use an old fashion pencil to complete it. If you are really smart, you'll discuss the test and results with your spouse or significant other.

DIRECTIONS: After each statement below put the number that most closely represents your view in the box at the right. Then add up all the numbers to find your score. Score interpretations are located at the end of the quiz.

1 = STRONGLY AGREE

4 = MILDLY DISAGREE

2 = SOMEWHAT AGREE

5 = STRONGLY DISAGREE

3 = NO OPINION

1. Cops are different from the general public.

2. I am not an organized person.

3. I have not thought about retirement very much.

4. I am never really off duty.

5. I do not have a lot of hobbies.

6. I read police magazines.

7. I think that there is pressure for me to retire now rather than wait.

8. I can talk shop for hours.

9. Often my wife and I do not spend enough time discussing family decisions.

10. There is often tension in my household.

11. There are no special things that I have always wanted to do.

12. There are many things about the job that my wife never knew.

13. Being a cop has it's advantages.

14. I like action movies.

15. I'm waiting until I retire to decide how I will spend my time.

16. I often get bored and do not enjoy vacations.

17. Working after 20 years is like working for half pay.

18 My wife and I often fight.

19. It is often less stressful at work than at home.

20. When I am out with my wife we rarely laugh anymore.

21. I always carry a gun.

22. In a way retirement will be an escape from this job.

23. My wife has apprehensions about my retirement.

24. I have tended to be a loner.

25. I am not often "up" on the activities of my group of friends.

TOTAL SCORE:

SCORING:

25 - 40

POOR CANDIDATE FOR RETIREMENT.

41 - 80

Retirement will not be easy for you. Expect some problems and be prepared to work them out.

81 - 110

Good candidate for retirement but some issues will come up that you will be able to handle.

111-125

EXCELLENT CANDIDATE FOR RETIREMENT.

Back to Retirement Issues

1 = STRONGLY AGREE	4 = MILDLY DISAGREE
2 = SOMEWHAT AGREE	5 = STRONGLY DISAGREE
3 = NO OPINION


1. Cops are different from the general public.
2. I am not an organized person.
3. I have not thought about retirement very much.
4. I am never really off duty.
5. I do not have a lot of hobbies.
6. I read police magazines.
7. I think that there is pressure for me to retire now rather than wait.
8. I can talk shop for hours.
9. Often my wife and I do not spend enough time discussing family decisions.
10. There is often tension in my household.
11. There are no special things that I have always wanted to do.
12. There are many things about the job that my wife never knew.
13. Being a cop has it's advantages.
14. I like action movies.
15. I'm waiting until I retire to decide how I will spend my time.
16. I often get bored and do not enjoy vacations.
17. Working after 20 years is like working for half pay.
18 My wife and I often fight.
19. It is often less stressful at work than at home.
20. When I am out with my wife we rarely laugh anymore.
21. I always carry a gun.
22. In a way retirement will be an escape from this job.
23. My wife has apprehensions about my retirement.
24. I have tended to be a loner.
25. I am not often "up" on the activities of my group of friends.
TOTAL SCORE:

SCORING:
25 - 40	POOR CANDIDATE FOR RETIREMENT.
41 - 80	Retirement will not be easy for you. Expect some problems and be prepared to work them out.
81 - 110	Good candidate for retirement but some issues will come up that you will be able to handle.
111-125	EXCELLENT CANDIDATE FOR RETIREMENT.