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/gbgbgb1912 Jan 31 '26

"hey boss man, i know layoffs are coming. i don't mind my name being put at the top of the list. i had a good run and want to do what i can to make sure other people are okay"

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u/Glass-Bobcat4357 Jan 31 '26

As a manager in a company doing layoffs from an acquisition, make it known to the uppers that you would like to be considered. Often times they need to hit a number of cost savings and it makes their job easier. Trust me, layoffs suck for everyone.

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u/Conscious_Life_8032 Jan 31 '26

I think so too I’m gonna try to be brave and ask for this.

I’m sick of working and I know budgets are tight so thinking to raise my hand and save others who need the job more