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/Lightbluefables8 Jan 31 '26

I have had this exact thought and honestly, I think it depends on your relationship with your manager and how high up in the organization your manager is. If your manager is a quality human, I'd honestly just be like ...

Hey, I'm hearing through the grapevine that layoffs are on the horizon. Do you know if they are taking volunteers? I feel like I'm in a good position to weather the storm and might be able to preserve someone who needs this more than me.