When a 61-year-old was laid off just before starting retirement, they saw it as perfect timing. With their Social Security benefits already approved and a severance package in hand, they were ready to start the next chapter. But then came a surprise twist — their employer offered them a new role in a department they had always been curious about.
Now, they’re facing a choice: follow through with the retirement they'd planned, or take one last job — complete with a good salary and health benefits — before stepping away from work for good.
