Today, I took a step to negotiate my severance package after my position as an Internal Auditor was eliminated. I joined the company as an intern and transitioned to a full-time role in August 2025. Unfortunately, my layoff was due to my position being cut, not because of any performance issues. I was offered 4 weeks of severance at my regular pay, along with some benefits outlined in the separation agreement. Given my recent home purchase and relocation, the timing of this layoff is particularly challenging for me. I had not expected to be looking for a new job so soon in my career. I'm considering asking HR if they would be willing to increase my severance from 4 weeks to 6 or even 8 weeks. Additionally, I had personally paid $310 for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification registration and had been preparing for Part 1. Since my employment is ending before I can take the exam, I'm thinking about requesting reimbursement for that fee as part of my separation package. I drafted a professional email to HR, where I plan to express my appreciation for the time I spent at the company and simply ask if they would reconsider my severance package to include the increase and the CIA reimbursement. I’m feeling a bit uncertain about whether asking for 6 weeks is reasonable or if I should just accept the 4 weeks. I’m also curious if it’s common to negotiate severance packages in situations like mine. I’ve read mixed opinions on the matter, and I hope to gain some insight from others who have been through similar experiences.