I had that experience. Head office wanted a head count reduction. Local management wanted access to my expertise. The deal was sweetened to entice me to be avai

I had that experience. Head office wanted a head count reduction. Local management wanted access to my expertise. The deal was sweetened to entice me to be available for a period of time as consultant / mentor. Ended up doing 6 months part-time work on contract. Earned more in that six months that I did the for entire year before.