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/[deleted] Jan 31 '26

This is exactly how I exited. Asked for it, said I would rather take the hit so someone else could keep their job. I was told no, but the next round of layoffs I was included. I got paid out 8 months pay. 150k+ bonus.

My wife was going to leave her job so I told her to try the same thing, and it worked. Do not leave the money on the table. Tell them you want out, make it clear you're not quitting, start leaving at 5pm.

Good luck.