I left T in 2022. No plan, no "other job", no back up plan. The motivation was not to lose 40% of my pension.
Best decision I've ever made. After 4 job interviews, I was able to leverage my experienced gained at T after 24 years and got hired on the spot.
There is life after T... you just need to make the jump. DO IT!!! You'll thank yourself for making the jump.
P.S... Yes, I check this forum from time to time to reflect on what I left behind. I also want to encourage those of you on the the edge of making a life changing decision. DO IT!!!!!
God-bless.