New Life Phase??

[sara1998]

So, in a sense I lost my job yesterday. I'm still employed with the same company, but they're doing "restructuring". No lay offs thank God. But this is the second time in 2 years my job has been impacted due to their restructuring. Every time they do this, it makes it harder and harder for us without a degree to keep our jobs. I am guaranteed a job with the company, but they can't guarantee I'll be kept on day shift, which is essential since I have a little one here. They're offering a handsome severence package to those who voluntarily accept it. I've been with the company for over 8 years, and it's a wonderful place to work that really goes as far as they can to take care of their employees, but I can't stand this uncertanty anymore. So, I'm thinking about taking the severence, applying for my full social security benefits (because I'm widowed) and trying to make it for a few years unemployed and attending school full time. It's a stretch considering I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to keep up with, but I think with some budgeting it could be done. I need opinions, please! It's stressing me out!!