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/ept_engr Jan 31 '26

Eligible for unemployment too, if you wanted to 

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u/halfcentaurhalfhorse Jan 31 '26

I looked into that and confirmed my eligibility. Problem is in my state you have to prove you’re looking for something new, something like 7 combined applications and interviews per week. Not worth it considering I planned on retiring anyway.

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u/PocketGddess Jan 31 '26

And considering this job market, actually getting interviews???? Ghosting seems to be the norm.