Voluntary Redundancy

[zeitghost]

Should I jump before I'm pushed?

[DaveB]

Should I jump before the investigation into the mysterious disappearances in HR?

FTFY. And Yes, yes you should

[barrydidit]

Should I jump before I'm pushed?

Best goddam thing i ever done

[Ticktock]

You've been there long enough that you should get a decent payout, shouldn't you?

I understand the concern at finding more work when you're getting on a bit, and in Wales, but if they're probably going to dump you soonish anyway then you might as well walk now with the cash.

[eek]

Will the pay off allow you to finish work forever? or will you have to find a job in B&Q say for any reason apart from passing the time...

Can your pension kick in?

[vetran]

assuming it sets you up for retirement then go for it.

[ctdctd]

Have you got or do you need a Plan B?

If yes or no, go for it!

Otherwise, remain and put up with it and moan on here.

Either way, finish clearing out the cupboards before you go...........

[NickFitz]

Given the result of the recent general election, I'd think a well-paid exit from the public sector, or any field that is to an extent dependent - even indirectly - on funding controlled by central government, is an opportunity to consider very seriously. Unless, of course, they're likely to offer even more to get rid of you a year from now, when the cuts are really biting.

[TestMangler]

I got VR from the civil service in 1994 (at a time where CS redundancies weren't that common, so we got great enhancements) and it was by far the best thing I've ever done !!

[mudskipper]

I volunteered - best thing I ever did.

But you do need a plan if you are going to.

Maybe drop your friend R*ch*rd J*yce a line!