Many individuals have their identity tied to work. When you meet strangers at a party, the first few questions revolve around “what do you do for work.”
Would you miss your coworkers after you retire? If yes, how do you plan to stay in touch with them? Do you have another circle of friends to spend time in retirement?
Although you want to run away from your job towards retirement, the answer to when can you retire should also be based on what you want to do in retirement