Hello CD/ECDs. Are there any tips on how to negotiate severance pay?

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At the start of your tenure or the end?

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I requested 3 months and had it written into an agreement. Smaller agency in a region with fewer positions available to bounce to at a senior level. They paid out in less than 18 months which is exactly why I was glad I’d insisted it be put in writing.

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I asked what their standard severance was (2 weeks) and due to “these unprecedented times” asked for one month in exchange for giving one month’s notice if I decide to leave on my own terms. They agreed.

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Ahh, super fair!! Very helpful. Thanks!

Get a contract lawyer, but don’t let anyone know you’ve got a contract lawyer. They’ll be able to spot opportunities and issues that you never would. It’s worth the money.

Can you reco a contract lawyer by any chance you have used?

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