I am a 59 year old woman that has worked 40 years with the same company. We are going through a downsizing now and must post for up to 5 positions. The pool of workers is more than the number of jobs available. The competition is very high and folks from higher positions not placed yet have the opportunity to post for my job too.
My plan was to seriously look at retirement next year at age 60.
Now I have the choice to be left standing ( essentially leaving the company early), apply for multiple jobs and just take my chances.
My friend tells me she thinks the severence ( 52 weeks pay) does not cover my having to decide what to do a full year early.
She says I'm brainwashed by the company and they bet on me not making a problem for them.
Is there a case here? I'm in California
My plan was to seriously look at retirement next year at age 60.
Now I have the choice to be left standing ( essentially leaving the company early), apply for multiple jobs and just take my chances.
My friend tells me she thinks the severence ( 52 weeks pay) does not cover my having to decide what to do a full year early.
She says I'm brainwashed by the company and they bet on me not making a problem for them.
Is there a case here? I'm in California