Is it common to negotiate a severance package in your offer letter?

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If you’re an executive maybe.

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Makes a lot of sense

I suppose it's something that could come up in a carefully negotiated package with someone considered to have exceptional value to an organization. So I don't know if we could say it's common. Maybe common in exceptional cases, if that makes sense.

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only c suite or that kind of level

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No , it's not common. Who starts a job planning for an exit? I've done it only once in over 15 years, which was for a senior leadership role where the person was taking a big risk for the sake of having a path to partnership. She wanted some assurances against becoming the victim of restructuring or a change in business plan.

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Thanks for the insight, just was curious.
So would it be more likely to negotiate a severance package if your role was removed through restructuring or headcount reduction then?

Sounds like a prenup

You can always ask and they can always say yes or no.

If company has a high chance of being acquired in your first 2 years there you might be able to ask for something up front to that triggers a payment if they get acquired to cushion your exit due to the deal. If they are having trouble hiring they might agree as you get paid out of the buyers deal money.

Other than the above, no.

It is not common in the US, but does not hurt to discuss, especially if you are at a good position and taking on risks.

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