I was able to retire at age 55 (now57). Haven't tried for prescreening because it always asks for work/office number. I don't work anymore and the place I did shut down and is no longer in my area.They still are in operation around the world but I am no longer an employee. Just living off penison and investments. What to do?? Is there any thing else they can use in place of work/office phone number. Thanks!

Be honest and tell providers that you're retired.  Ask them what other bits of info they may want to feel secure.  Should be no biggie.

I've found that once I got started and had a couple known references, that the references have been far more important to recent providers I've seen than employment info.

I took a break from working, and was concerned about the same thing.  I simply gave a few cell numbers to pick from; said that I was self employed, and all was well.  I had a couple references, and that helped, but some didn't ask.

Just make sure that you can make the lady comfortable that you're not "the bad guy".

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