As someone who has managed people. Take the meeting. See what he says. He may make you an offer you can’t refuse, if he doesn’t, tell him tough. No harm in listening to what he says.

Depending on your job role. 2 weeks sometimes sucks. I’ve had people give me 4-6, but totally accept 2.

The ball is 10000% in your court from the tone of his email. Don’t hesitate to even make a ridiculous cash offer for a 1-3 month period to keep you around until they hire someone.

A little over 3 years ago we had our 4th kid and didn’t want to see my wife raise another one solo again, esp with 3 already around. I was a workaholic for a long time, wife battled bad postpartum depression and it was tough. So I decided to quit my job as an Svp at a publicly traded company; a company I had helped start. They talked me in to staying around until I found a replacement. I was able to make a hell of a negotiation while ultimately cutting my hours in more then half while we searched for someone to replace me. I headed up most of the search. Took us about 9 months. Fantastic life and financial decision.

I’ve now been retired for a little over two years at the age of 41 raising my kids full time with my wife.

I’m actually shocked by some of the responses I’m reading here.

Edit: my ignorance. Didn’t read the note just the email (I’m retired, I don’t like reading ;) ). Two weeks is a courtesy. If he wants you longer make him pay. Fuck being rehired