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So my job got terminated today because of the economy...They want me to sign a severance package and release?

What should I do? Sign it? Have an attorney look it over?


    




TOASTEE
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Usually they are pretty straight forward. It means they are offering you money to leave the company. You can ask for a recommendation/reference letter too. I would take it or negotiate if you think you can get more, but chances are very good that with or without acceptance of this package, you will be out of a job. You just have to decide if you want some going away money or not.

Sorry to hear about this, it breaks my heart to hear this so often...


Joel R
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I would accept the severance, lots of people don't get one. They are terminating you and have no reason to negotiate a higher severance package.


Ginger
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Have an attorney or trusted friend look it over. Sometimes they can be negotiated but not after it is signed.


Myla
I would accept the package and begin looking for another job right away. I'm very sorry to hear about this.





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