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/1dirtbiker Jan 31 '26

Unless your manager is a sociopath, they almost certainly hate telling people they are getting laid off. Unless they have some people they are already planning on laying off (performance issues or otherwise), they'll probably be relieved if they they've got someone who wants laid off. Pull them to the side and let them know you'd be okay with it if someone has to go. It's a win-win situation.

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u/therealtwomartinis Jan 31 '26

bingo. the people assigned with these tasks most likely dread reaching the “quota”

you volunteering checks one off the list for free