It's supposed to be paid to me once I leave. I signed up for that option a year ago.Agree with @Blue Sky ... I would not say another word about retiring/leaving... do the performance review, go through the motions of the new stupid program... whatever...Have hard copies in case you want to go back to some sort of part time work.... might help....
Are there any clauses / "hoops" you have to jump through to get your sick leave cashed out, that you can do ahead of time ???? And then give your 2 weeks notice... or whatever is required... and then leave with your head high.
Watch them try to tax it as a gift.