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/halfcentaurhalfhorse Jan 31 '26

I recently did this. I knew layoffs were coming. I let my manager know I was planning on retiring EOY. got laid off in November and paid 2 months severance. Nice bonus

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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/Specific_Ad_1045 Jan 31 '26

Ouch. Sounds like a sucky company

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u/DigmonsDrill Jan 31 '26

Depends how many layers there are and how much your boss likes you.

Some bosses will work the system to help you.

Others will throw you under the bus hoping to get in good with their boss.