Ford’s VSSP deals are usually or marginally better than the layoff SIRP…,in fact the last one I could have taken was the same deal.
There was only one time which it made any sense, and in a way I regret it. 2018 - they got rid of the entire BIT organization in MSS; they had a targeted VSSP which at first was the standard 9 months; later they upped it to 18 months. Had to by 55 with 10 years service or have 30 years service by October 31 that same year . The offer came out in March/April; I didn’t meet the qualifications at the time, so I said maybe next time. Did not realize I turned 55 3 days before
End of October; likely would have been approved if I had spoken up.
Oh well, maybe next time!