So my Fortune 500 Financial Services firm just mandated the jab. No way I'm getting the vax so I need to make a quick decision: I'm eligible for early retirement so do I go down that road (which has heathcare and 401k benefits) or hold out and let them fire me (then take legal action)? The Patriot in me wants to hold out and let them can me but it's hard to turn down the retirement options (for my family's sake). Any pedes out there in a similar situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! WWG1WGA!
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Total opinion... I'm not an attorney. I think you answered your own question above: "for my family's sake".
And... you are probably a talented person, and it will hurt them to lose you. It is not patriotic, in my opinion, to forsake your family's needs and sacrifice yourself and them for the greater good--which is the opposite side of the same coin as Fauci who says get the vax and do your duty for the greater good.
I know many here won't agree with me and say WWG1WGA. And that we need to stick together. BUT, there are many ways to do battle... and removing your talent from their operation is a good tactic. Even better... find a competitor who does not require the jab, or become a consultant to a competitor.
There are a lot of variables at play. Again... family first. Always.
I can't tell you how incredibly helpful these responses have been. And your response is particularly thoughtful and touching. Thank you. I'm pretty clear on what I need to do...family first then take up the fight on the other side. Hell, with nearly 100% of my time dedicated to "fighting the good fight" i may even be a force.
Thanks again.
I'm honored. Go get 'em.
My family was fortunate. My spouse took retirement from his lifelong career and worked at a local private school for a couple of years before "retiring" from that as well. This was in the year before COVID was full blown, but he saw it coming and said, "No thank you." It's been the best decision we could have made. We used one of our "extra" retirement savings accounts to pay off our house, so we don't even have that to worry about. You can do it! And I think you'll be glad you did. The rewards far outweigh the negatives.
I definitely agree.
Retire and support your family. It screws over the company, it makes sure you are set and keeps you from having to worry so much about it.