I asked AI to summarize this thread: (Better to be PIPed or Retire?) https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1mqx4xNF

I asked AI to summarize this thread: (Better to be PIPed or Retire?) https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1mqx4xNF

AI Response (ChatGPT, v3.5):

The discussion on the forum revolves around the decision between being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) or opting for retirement.

One user shares their experience with successfully claiming unemployment benefits after being dismissed for cause, highlighting the possibility of challenging the decision.

There is also mention of the company's policy of not accepting volunteers for retirement, as they prefer to facilitate separations and offer separation pay. Retirement is emphasized as an option available regardless of the circumstances, and contacting Fidelity for Retirement Counseling is recommended to explore retirement benefits.

Some users suggest "milking" the situation if ready to retire, taking accumulated sick days and vacation time. The value of unemployment benefits versus retiree benefits is discussed, and there is a comment about retiring on a high note or a low note, implying the importance of considering one's personal preference.

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Key point - if eligible to retire (basic criteria) - you are eligible for retirement benefits even if adversely discharged.

So the questions are two fold

If not eligible for retirement benefits (for me it was age + years of service >= 65) then decide if you can hang on (if you want the benefits - they were of no value to me)

if eligible for retirement benefits then decide how long you want to hold on to be RAd

Pay particular attention to the usual retirement dates/months.

I was about to resign (already a month into overlap - and end of March) when they formally RA'd me. So I overlapped another month and then got the 3 month lump sum.

So figure and play YOUR strategy

You can also consider taking an "avoided as non prime to survive" job in GOM to put yourself closer to being RA'd

IRC starting a long time ago I learned I could put up with A LOT if I was working MY strategy. So work YOUR strategy

Word salad Kamala could have done better

Completely useless It just sp-t back what was entered.

Well done AI

That's pretty good

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