ZIM
sorry to hear that. I suspect that if they had not ofered a buyout you would likely keep on working where you are until you were ready to retire.
It all comes down to your age and your financial status.
What would you do if you took the buyout ? Would you be interested in lokking at employment somewhere else?
That is a rather rude beginning to a new year and could be a real source of concern and some sleeplessness.
How close to retirement age are you and/or drawing Social Security benefits?
That could play a major role in your decision making process also...
Sorry to hear this Zim....