Plug your numbers and go ahead! If you don’t know it all – no worries, you will still be able to get better at understanding your options anyway.

Caution: this might not be specific, but this is intended to give you a feel for the calculation. In order to make it very specific, you’ll need to run proper calculations based on your own tax class and situation.

I usually advise not to sign Mutual Agreements if you don’t want to leave. It is surprising, but many people do exactly that. Only sign it if you truly want to leave and it aligns with your personal goals, plus the severance will keep you afloat for 3 months in case you get a benefits block.