I'll be taking the squeezy payout offer gladly, but I'm dragging it out to the max - not a lick of work before gone Nov 1 or thereabouts. Signing at the last millisecond.
Fun perk: constant mention of "talking with my counsel" in every conversation with my immediate super and any mgt in the elevator or parking lot.
I'm 7 years in, and not ruined yet in my field. Call me lucky.
One serious fact about my joy. Getting myself and loved ones out of this heck-hold pseudo-country described by yeller rose and lone star (aka scowling star end of the pipeline).
Adios, folks.