If I'm being honest, I'm tired of the toxicity, unprofessionalism, and having to play office politics day in, day out. I've been wanting to quit for over a year but all the job offers I managed to land came with lower pay. While I couldn't get myself to just walk away from more money, I'd lie if I said I wasn't lowkey hoping they'll lay me off and force my hand.
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Spent 28 years at Intel and retired Feb 2021. I get so many job offers from other companies that getting another job shouldn't be a problem at all.
Just get VSP if you are unhappy. Why waiting until November? Now will be easier to find a job, and in november there will be 15k+ more people to find a job.
@etm It makes sense if money is the one and only consideration, but if you’re miserable at your job and you believe it has limited or zero future (take a look at Intel and tell me young people have any future here) then some people will decide to start fresh somewhere else
Leaving for less money makes no sense at all. So staying as long as possible while learning new skills for your next job sounds like a good strategy to me. This is exactly my situation at the moment. Accepting a lower offer after losing your job is more justifiable in my mind.
Intel will be THRILLED that they’re making the decision for you. They are deciding to keep you and triple your workload
Life's too short spending your days in misery, it's not healthy and not worth any amount of compensation.
Forget the golden handcuffs, just leave.
Monthly take home difference usually is not even worth staying in toxic Intel. This company will stay in your head for years to come. I have worked in 6 companies and non bothered me more than Intel. Take what they offer you and get the he-l outta there.
Take the VSP. It's extra money. How much lower are the offers? If it's 10k or less, I'd take it
I understand.
Maybe you should take less money. You'll probably be unhappy where you are.