anyone ever get their agency to willingly lay them off? how so?

despite the risk i’m ready to quit mine but can’t afford to not receive benefits of sorts (severance, unemployment, etc).

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I know a few people who have done this. It really depends on if the agency needs to slim down and if there is someone who can easily take on your work. It has to be a win/win. Also you have to be in good standing and valued. Otherwise they may say no and then work toward building a case for letting you go for cause.
If you have a good HR person, meet with them and discuss the possibility of volunteering to be downsized with a separation package. Ask them to keep the discussion confidential.

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really appreciate both your insights. def will move with caution, keep perspective, and understand my position may be perceived as privileged (it is) given the state of working world.

the lack of opportunity/growth yet grueling demand (12-14hr days, several weekends all year) has negatively impacted my life, relationships, and overall well-being.

feeling trapped so at this point i’d rather unplug, move in with family, and regroup even if it leads to extended unemployment. seems better than the dark places this industry has taken me mentally. will mull over it and gameplan for as soft a landing as possible. 🫠

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I know someone who was able to, only because the agency lost the account he was on

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good to know, hopefully doesn’t happen as i wouldn’t others to be impacted… but if it does 📝

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