Family Man: This is from the Stairs rules:

9) If you want to take a break from the Stairs but you don't want to leave completely (as described in the previous point), you can use a Retirement:

* When you set a Retirement, your Step position will be hidden for other players and they cannot challenge you.
* You must finish your started games even if you set a Retirement and the wins/loses still count and change your Step position (although it is hidden).
* You cannot end the Retirement until at least 7 days pass. After you finish the Retirement, you cannot start a new one within 14 days