It's become a commonplace of print news — the thick envelope from Human Resources containing the latest buyout offer. Former USA Today reporter Bruce Horovitz writes about his buyout and life on the other side: "What happened to me and more than 80 USA Today colleagues could be sprung on you. So it’s your brain — not your gut — that needs to pay attention. Way before the 'voluntary retirement' message hits your inbox, there are steps you need to take to be ready."
January 25, 2016