Hello, I've been 39 years at the same employer doing a variety of niche roles. Age 59, 60 in August at which point I can take my pension. Chance to volunteer for redundancy,generous package of 21 months pay plus potential for extra 3 months in lieu of notice. Sounds good but I'm single, have no family, close or extended whatsoever, very few close friends post COVID, so no emotional safety net. The one consistency ever in my life has been this employer and various colleagues and acquaintance s. I had only just started thinking of a retirement plan as in an age to stop, didn't intend to work until 67 but around 63 or 64. I'm not mentally ready to not work. I've had some great roles at my employers but the now the work is dull but pay, terms, conditions much better than I would get elsewhere. There is a risk of Compulsory Redundancy on a lesser package if not enough volunteers for Voluntary Redundancy. Please give objective views. I've run scenarios past a financial advisor and I'll be ok money wise but flip flopping on what to do. Part of me is terrified at the thought of leaving and having nothing, no job, no family, no partner, no kids grandchildren and days and days of nothingness to bursts of feeling energized at the thought of change. I do sometimes think I've got stuck in life, so a shake up and big change may help get me unstuck in other areas of life too. I'm not where I want to be personal life wise. Sorry it's so long, so much going round in my head and deadline dates looming. For my circumstances it would be so much more than just leaving a job.... But maybe it's time. Any thoughts much appreciated