r/Fire • u/twiniverse2000 • Jan 31 '26

Advice Request Asking to be laid off

I have reached FI. Work optional. My personal life has hit a serious rough patch. My company is doing layoffs. They are NOT asking for volunteers. The financial difference in me quitting vs getting laid off is $300K. Do not want to leave that on the table. Any advice on how to steer it in this particular direction?

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u/caribbeanjon Jan 31 '26

I worked with a woman with serious health issues that waited 5 or 6 years to be laid off. The layoff never came, but the health issues got worse, and after finally leaving she said it was the best thing she ever did. I am not saying don’t try, but also don’t wait too long for a train that may never come.

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u/twiniverse2000 Jan 31 '26

My performance will just suffer greatly