My own experience is that buyouts have all the uncertainties of a new employer (and more) and all the baggage of an old employer. If you look for new jobs serio

My own experience is that buyouts have all the uncertainties of a new employer (and more) and all the baggage of an old employer. If you look for new jobs seriously and the buy out looks like your best offer then it might be right to stay, but most people stay from inertia.