Which of the following is a retirement pattern identified by Brubaker?

• A. Single or Traditional.
• B. Staggered transition.
• C. Partial retirement.
• D. Retirement by relocation.

Answer: (A)

Understanding how people exit the workforce helps explain different retirement paths. Brubaker described a straightforward, traditional way of leaving work: retiring completely and entering retirement as a single, uncomplicated transition. This “single or traditional” pattern means stepping away from full-time employment and not continuing to work or share a job role afterward, aligning with the classic view of retirement.

The other options describe alternative routes people might take in later life—staggered or phased retirements within a couple, a partial retirement with part-time work, or moving to a new location as part of retirement. While these are real ways people approach retirement, Brubaker’s identified pattern emphasizes the simple, full disengagement from work that characterizes the traditional retirement path.