Years ago, my brother worked down at the Chicago Board of Trade. He was about to give hisb2 week notice and start a new business as a contractor. He got called up from the floor by his boss and told they’re going to let him go, but gave him a years salary. He acted all sad and left. He was the happiest guy you ever saw.
During the many oilfield downturns some made a killing on buyouts taking one, finding work at the next, a target picked likely to eventually offer a buyout, and getting another package. It did haopen. The 80s were crazy.