Green-Impression1908's journey

I was recently laid off from my remote position at a large, multibillion-dollar company. As part of the offboarding process, I received supplies to return my equipment, but the box they sent was too small, and they didn’t include any shipping tape. I reached out to the IT department to request a larger box, shipping tape, and a UPS pickup since I can't easily transport everything to a UPS location. They agreed to arrange a pickup and send me a new shipping label for a larger item, but they told me that they don’t provide tape. To add to my frustration, there were two HDMI cables on the return list that stopped working shortly after I received them, so I had to discard them. IT advised me to return what I have, and HR confirmed that the return of equipment is separate from my severance payout, although my separation agreement vaguely states that I need to return company property promptly. What really bothers me is that I’ve read that UPS drivers typically don’t carry shipping tape with them, so if the driver arrives without tape, I won’t be able to properly seal the boxes for return. This situation is compounded by the fact that the company also denied my request for two additional months of health insurance coverage, despite my ongoing medical needs following major surgery that my managers were aware of. Now, I’m facing expensive COBRA coverage for the rest of the year. I understand that shipping tape isn’t expensive, but it’s the principle of the matter. After being laid off involuntarily, I don’t think I should have to spend my own money to return company equipment, especially considering the size and resources of the corporation. I’m left wondering if it’s reasonable to insist they provide shipping tape or if I’m overreacting to the situation.