Early Retirement: As You Work With Your Employer
As you work with your employer...
- Keep in mind that your employer has offered this because it is good for the organization - it will save them money. Chances are, they also want to be as good to their employees as possible; that's why they are offering you some benefits, rather than just a pink slip. But as your employer describes the offer to you, remember that they will make it sound very appealing, because they want you to take it.
- Get all details in writing
- Ask questions to be sure you understand all the fine print.
- Ask about possibilities - depending on the situation your employer may or may not be able to modify some aspect of the offer.
- Don't give in to pressure to respond too quickly.