I'm starting to get annoyed a bit every time someone says they want to be on the RA list. Everyone just keeps saying that over and over. Really? You really want to be a RA'd? Not me. I'd rather go on my own when I feel like it.
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This is the best time to find another job. Get the F out and save your career
I did both :) Since my IBM job was easy (2-3hrs a day to do what was needed) and managers did not know what I was doing anyway, I was able to start side job will still at IBM. Since I was already getting 0$ raise every year, no need to worry about performance.
So I got two paychecks until I finally go on RA, where I got 3 months to focus on new job and still get 2 paychecks, then severance and vacation payout were helpfull.
Year I got RA was on of my best earning wise.
Job market is so hot you can be well into your 60's with outdated skills and still land a job within a couple of days making really good money + sign on $ bonuses everywhere.
Getting RA'd would be a blessing in disguise if you really hate your current job.
Interesting. So why would some folk want to be RA'd? I've come up with some ideas.
- An employee in their 50's and has nowhere else to go, if you know what I mean. Getting RA'd shifts 'blame' to IBM and garners sympathy from friends and family. Ouch! Keep reading :)
- An employee in their 20's who has nothing to lose. But then they realize an RA strike on their resume isn't a good look for the few bucks in the back pocket.
- An employee in their late '40s or early 50's with a lot of talent and years to go. Aiming for a golden goodbye if timed correctly with a new placement lined up elsewhere.
I was RA'd from IBM in my 50's. I saw the age thing on the wall and got prepared. This site actually helped my mental health during that process. I neither sought nor fought RA... at my age I knew it was inevitable at some point. I know many others are not so fortunate, so I'm not gloating at all. Far from it. Good luck all.
I hear you. It's not like IBM's offering some great severance package that's worth waiting around for. I finally got disgusted with the toxic work environment at IBM and just quit -- best decision I've ever made! 😊