I planned my departure in my head for a long long time but never got any traction with side-projects - which is understandable in hindsight. Then one day I got

I planned my departure in my head for a long long time but never got any traction with side-projects - which is understandable in hindsight. Then one day I got sat down with the boss and tried to hide the grin from my face as they explained the redundancy package I was being offered (7 months salary). So, it was planned but I was still pushed in the end - and it was great.