Same here, back and forth, back and forth. I keep hearing that Clash song in my head - "should I stay or should I go?" In my early 50's, 18 yrs in. Leaning toward clicking the button. And, we have a week to rescind that - if you want. I just think that the wire line side of the business is on life support, with no real plans to revive the patient. The job market is good, too. Think positive thoughts. YOU do have skills; YOU are marketable. Take a chance on YOU! I'm looking at this severance as a HUGE gift, and I think I'd be kicking myself if I stay, and get let go next year (for less money, and probably 30 days off payroll). All of this still does not make it an easy decision... fear of the unknown I guess. But, thinking of jumping. Hoping for a later release date, but who knows. VZ holds all the cards there.
Good luck to all.
I agree with the OP @VFKhaNX-wlq. Everything comes to an end and it is better to try to cease the moment and put our resources into something new.