I just found out that I'm getting laid off, and won't have to come in to work starting next week, but I still have to attend a meeting I'm on this Friday. All my bosses know that this meeting will be my last one.... why even have me attend it? I don't want to be bid goodbye or told little sweet nothings, especially not in front of my other colleagues. Would you attend this meeting? I'm considering not even going in for the rest of the week but I don't want to leave a bitter taste.

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If you’re torn, maybe try to think about what would make you feel best in the long run. Sometimes, showing up for that last meeting can be a way to leave on your own terms... professional, composed, and with your head held high. It can also give you a chance to say goodbye to any colleagues you genuinely care about, or just to close this chapter with a sense of completion. But if you truly feel that attending would be too uncomfortable or emotionally draining, it’s completely reasonable to prioritize your own well-being. You could always let your boss know that you’d prefer to skip the meeting and say your goodbyes privately, or even just send a quick thank-you email to the team.

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Find out why you would be required to attend. If it is not for a reason to be in front of a client or something like that, no you shouldn't attend the meeting.

That's tough and skipping is tempting for sure. But show up. Be the bigger person, show professionalism and show up. Don't burn that bridge just because they are laying you off. You don't have to stay after.

So long as the work environment isn't toxic, I would recommend attending the meeting so that you leave the company on the best terms possible (as you said, you wouldn't want to "leave a bitter taste"). The meeting is also an opportunity to ask your co-workers to connect on LinkedIn (you never know when you might need a recommendation from them!). Once you're done, you're done. I hope that helps!

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