Is it common to negotiate the severance package when receiving and offer letter? I.e 3 months of severance for more senior roles? (VP and up)

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Yep, I did. They wrote in the contract “employment at will” So, I told them they were dreaming if they thought I was going to leave a good job to a bigger role and be vulnerable to being let go at a moments notice. 3 months it was.

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I did it. Then when they laid me off they forgot about it and offered me two months. I reminded them of the 3 mo agreement, they said “oh yeah” and I got three months.
It’s especially a good idea if you’re leaving one job where you’re comfortable and trying something new. You kind of have the upper hand.

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How senior do you typically have to be to request this type of thing? GCD and higher for creatives? Would it be ridiculous for someone at ACD/CD level to request longer severance?

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Not at all. All they can say is no.

Yes. It’s normal.

Yes. Normal. I asked for and got 3 months severance in my last jump.

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