If someone was planning on retiring soon this early retirement offer could save someone else job for now. If someone gets paid for another year to retire early. That’s a nice kiss goodbye. From what my vp says, “2018 is going to be rough.” I expect a round of layoffs in Nov 2017 then again in March 2018. (My speculation) Hard to tell after that.
So much this, @PtsfUVK-3cre. If you were already considering retiring, please think about taking this option. It could save somebody who has decades to go before the option their job.