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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends on the culture and norms. You’ve been there 43 years so you should know… will they use your early notice as a way to push you out the door if belt tightening is needed? Also,  I’m sure you have deep knowledge. But no one is indispensable. The company will not fall apart if you leave and they bring in someone else to learn the ropes - in 6 months that person is going to be at least competent in the position, maybe not masterful to your standards, but they will be fine. All this to say, it’s not as simple as giving notice - it requires some strategy on your part.[/quote]

Yes to this. Be very careful. I know someone who was let go soon after they made it known they planned to retire in a few months and not in a pleasant way. I know in another case someone who told their boss they planned to retire in a few months. Her boss told her not to say anything yet to HR. They put her on a list to be let go but with an amazing severance package and her retirement package also. It was a win for the boss because he could say they met the reduction quota with someone who was going to leave anyway. It worked out great for both parties in that case.

I don't know your particular situation but be very strategic. I'm paranoid and unless I worked for the government in the before days, I would probably just give the minimal time needed to process paperwork and get out the door. [/quote]

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