The dole is unemployment benefits - paid by the government if you are out of work - has a lot of strings attached. Early retirement can be taken after you turn 55 - if you have a private pension plan, which I do. It should pay out just enough to live on. I can always get some part time work to get extra cash. I just don't want to ever sign on again - and given I do have a pension, I probably wouldn't be allowed to. The money you get is dependant on your liquidity!

Harry Potter actually read better as a binge read,