Has anyone ever successfully negotiated a severance package when they were laid off? My partner was recently let go from her agency and is trying to get more but not sure if it’s worth it.

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I haven't, but then again, I never tried. I always just assumed those things are pretty set in stone.

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Can't hurt to try, right?

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In my experience, they’re usually more open to this if they get something in return - ie, “Pay me more and I’ll be available a couple hours a week to help with the transition for X months.” OR if you have dirt on them and threaten to lawyer up.

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I wrangled an extra week of pay and health insurance for an extra month. Doesn't hurt to ask. They did honestly feel bad for me though so I got some sympathy points.

What were the conditions that she left in? Normally, the company is lenient with negotiating severance packages but it depends on the terms that the employee is leaving under

Could be painful or tarnish future freelance work etc.. I would really express your need with very strong argument. I’ve known people laid off after having kid or about to and didn’t get anything extra for sympathy points in severance, but they did get freelance work and big time references from managers to CEOs to help them land in their feet.

Yes. I haven't done it personally but have seen it done. It never hurts to try.

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