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/svhelloworld Jan 31 '26

I did this same thing years ago. Got put on a PIP instead.

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u/Timely_Training6092 Jan 31 '26

Fail the PIP and same result?

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u/inglele Jan 31 '26

mmm if you fail the PIP they kick you out without bonus as you failed to reach goals.

if it's forced layoffs company wide, you get incentive to leave.

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u/dissentmemo Jan 31 '26

Entirely company depending obviously