[ska]

I wouldn't assume they were planning on a new job immediately. Could be maternity/paternity leave, a plan to sail around the world, whatever.

Could also be an in demand skillset. If you get interest every week, you're probably not worried about being able to find work in 10 months or whatever.

[ghaff]

>you're probably not worried about being able to find work in 10 months or whatever.

Which carries some risk. If you've had a dream to sail around the world, hike the Appalachian Trail, etc. and you have some decent money in the bank, it may be the right call. But you can also return to a more challenging employment environment.

[ska]

Obviously; lots of things have risk, that's part of life.

I was just suggesting plausible scenarios where someone might have decided the risk/reward was right for them.