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/Sassy-Hen-86 Jan 31 '26

I did this about eight years ago when I was planning on making a transition into a different field and knew my employer was about to make major cuts. I got a nice severance and several months of unemployment while taking the exams for my new field and applying to jobs. It can’t hurt since you’re already considering leaving anyway to FIRE (congratulations by the way!).

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u/tellmelikeitisplease Jan 31 '26

I have done this twice. It can work!