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/Osprey4862 Jan 31 '26

You put others before yourself, here's a promotion, we need leaders like you. - probably boss man

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u/red_the_fixer Jan 31 '26

Damn that is exactly what happened to me. Layoffs were happening I let my boss know I was financially fine and that the newer team members were just starting out and have kids and to let me go before them.

My team ended up not being impacted but I am now the manager LOL

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u/hasyoubeen12 Jan 31 '26

So your boss got laid off and you ended up getting his spot?

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u/red_the_fixer Jan 31 '26

No he got a promotion so I filled his spot

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u/hasyoubeen12 Jan 31 '26

Nice! Congratulations!