A voluntary separation package (sometimes called a VSP, a voluntary separation program, or simply a buyout) can also hit your inbox unexpectedly, with a very quick turnaround required to make a decision. If you’d been thinking about a career change in the abstract, having an offer on the table to start that search now, not later, can feel like way too monumental a decision to make in two to three weeks. Sadly, companies aren’t concerned about your specific timeline.