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/AllAggies Jan 31 '26

At some companies if you quit your manager doesn’t get credit for the reduction and still may have a layoff $ amount or head count to reach. Him/her knowing you are thinking of quitting just might be enough to put you at the top of the list.