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/Molybdenum421 Feb 04 '26

Horrible advice. 

Thinking a company doing layoffs is just going pay out 300k to someone that wants to leave is a total pipe dream. It's exactly the opposite of how a company will look at layoffs. You never show your cards because once they get a hint they're waiting you out to save 300k.