Synopsis
An employee with many years at one company is facing a tough career choice as layoffs are expected. The person must decide between trying for a difficult new role or waiting for a severance package. Online users shared mixed advice about job safety, money support, and the current slow hiring market, making the decision very stressful and confusing.
Global Desk An employee shared online that they are stuck in a tough situation after working 18 years at the same company, as layoffs are expected soon. The person said they feel they might lose their job because their work is slowing down and responsibilities are changing. They explained they currently hold a senior role, so finding another job inside the company is not easy.
Recently, a new internal job opportunity appeared, but it would be a big stretch and extremely stressful. Taking that job would mean they could keep working and avoid layoffs. If they wait and get laid off, they would receive about $70,000 in severance after tax, paid as a lump sum. They would also continue to get regular pay for 90 days after the layoff.
Money safety and expenses The employee added that they live well below their means, so unemployment benefits could cover expenses until December. Their biggest worry is that they keep hearing that finding a job is very hard right now.They asked others online whether they should push for the stressful job or wait and take the severance package.
One commenter said they have been job hunting for 8 months without success, showing how difficult the market is. That person said they would prefer having a job over severance because finding work is not easy. They added they do g
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