I took the VSP, had recently had a baby and panicked. I know what the info says about having to pay back.. I also know the company is risky.. but what’s the chances of being hired back if I apply?
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I think taking the VSP is a good option now because you don't know if you are in the RIF list. Applying for a VSP doesn't mean you will get it because if your leader and the company think you are great and your position is crucial for the company they can reject your application and at some point that should be a relief for you if you didn't wanted to apply but you did it because your felt scared of been in the RIF list.
@es That is true. The first few years of being with your baby are the most precious bonding time. If you and your husband can afford for you to just take VSP and not try to get back on, then I say just do that and enjoy your baby. But if you can get a remote job that is not to taxing where you can still enjoy the baby, there is that. So, the decision of course is still yours. Do not feel bad about either decision. Once you make it, don’t second guess it.
@es curious what else your lawyer had to say?
@OP Seeing as how you have a baby on the way, if you have a desire to return, then ignore the naysayers. I mean, I understand where they are coming from with their comments. But I also know that as a new mother it is easier to continue doing what you already know at work, so that you can focus most of your mental energy on your new baby. So, I say, go ahead and apply, cannot hurt.
@OP take the VSP and run!
Get the he-l outta there is actually what my lawyer told me
Congratulations!
Why would you want to stay though with a sinking ship. Get the $ and enjoy your sweet baby. You will never get these moments back. Then get your unemployment as soon as you get the VSP that's even more money. Milk it and be proud of yourself for taking the VSP and seeing through what's really going on.
@af not true!!
@OP whyyyyyyyyy would you run towards a burning building!
Don’t waste your time! They are gaslighting! Recruiters are telling me they can see what I left making annually and are literally offering you $4-$6k pay cuts seeing how desperate you are to get back in! If you can help it find something else they are playing in our faces!
it really depends on your experience and what they need now. reminder that if you return before the number of weeks severance you got, you have to pay back the VSP. good luck!