1) My company wanted to downsize and asked for volunteers. I volunteered for a nice package of almost 12 months of pay. They've forcefully terminated 1000+ this

1) My company wanted to downsize and asked for volunteers. I volunteered for a nice package of almost 12 months of pay. They've forcefully terminated 1000+ this year in software, maybe more to go. 2) This gave me a chance to take a sabbatical and gives me a chance to leave IT. Been in the industry for 15 years. The pay is good but IMHO isn't fulfilling. Potentially doing something more tangible. Honestly I could even 'retire' if I want. I'm only 40 but I can work with my wife on her business, take some part time job for benefits...or anything else besides a 40+ hour grind sitting behind a monitor. 3) I haven't told many people I've left my job. My parents still think I work. This makes it a little hard to enjoy my time off, actually as I feel a little bit of guilt.