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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I was laid off on Monday from my UX research position at a company with around 200 employees. They decided to let go of about 40 people due to financial issues. The severance package I received includes 6 weeks of pay, which is one week for each year of service. I was just one week shy of my 7-year anniversary, so I felt a bit disappointed they didn't round it up to 7 weeks. I'm planning to reach out to the HR representative to see if there's any room for negotiation on the severance package. I have a feeling they might say no, but I think it's worth asking respectfully. I'm curious if anyone has had success in negotiating their severance packages. Have you tried and been told no, or did you manage to get something better?

    Job title: UX Researcher

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    This week, I received the unfortunate news that I will be laid off from my UX research position at a small company where I've worked for the past 7 years. The company, which has around 200 employees, has been struggling financially for quite some time, losing clients and failing to bring in new business. As a result, they are letting go of about 40 employees, which is roughly 20% of the workforce. While I am grateful that they are offering a severance package, I am unsure of the amount and how to approach my exit interview with HR. I’m seeking advice on how to negotiate my severance, considering the company's dire financial situation. I realize I might not have much leverage, but I plan to present my case professionally, highlighting my good performance over the years and the challenging job market. I hope that by doing so, I can make a compelling argument for a better severance package.

    Job title: UX Researcher

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