> you're probably not the likely target for the offer

but if I was that employable, and offered that severance, I'd not give it one second's thought

and that's the problem, these severance packages are more often taken by the best people in the company

"Up to" can suddenly become much less once you realize company paid healthcare premiums now come out of your paycheck.

> In this job market, that may not be enough

Could still be much better than a sudden layoff though.