I was one of those people that would have probably spent my entire career at Windstream. I was there a decade and a half before I was unceremoniously shown the door. I spent a few months absorbing the situation, then spend a few more months learning new skills. Now I'm in a job that pays 17% more than my Windstream salary and I'm happier than I've ever been in my new role. It s—s to leave a comfortable situation but the best thing to ever happen to me was to be let go from Windstream. I would encourage you to not wait for a severance that may never come or to stay for the vacation time. The first thing you learn when looking for a job is that it is much easier to find a job when you already have one. Also, if you're like me then staying for the severance will actually cost you more than just getting that new job with a higher salary now. Get rid of the stress and uncertainty and make the change you know you need to.
More people should see this, originally posted by @4lbl+13m68mzO.