Looking for advice from wise people on this board...
I work for a large software company and work has lately been a drag. This morning, our HR department sent out an email seeking volunteers for a ‘voluntary separation’ program. The terms are
rather generous - I would get over 30 weeks of pay, plus 6 months of ‘COBRA allowance’. Question #1 - does ‘COBRA allowance’ mean the company will pay for our COBRA insurance? Question #2 - should I take the offer? We are nowhere near our FI number, but got FU money. If I take the offer, I want to take a sabbatical of sorts, rather than plunging right into job search. My concern is, first, I might like it so much, I’d never want to get another job. Second, as a woman in high tech, and one above a certain age, I might have a legitimate problem finding a new job when I need to. Please help me with this dilemma - or better, tell me I can have a sabbatical and everything would be ok!