Post #933497

2026-03-22 18:24 UTC

I got laid off on Monday. They offered me 5 weeks severance after 8 1/2 years. I was given 24 hours to bring in my laptop, and 48 hours to sign the severance agreement or risk getting just two weeks (illegal). I wrote answered with what I’d like as far as severance goes (much more) what the law stipulates, and didn’t sign of course. They wrote me back very sweetly with an 8 week offer, but I’m countering with more. We’ll see what happens next

Replies (18)

@patrickworld@mastodon.online 2026-03-22 19:19

Thanks everyone, I’ll keep you all updated

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@patrickworld@mastodon.online 2026-03-27 20:06

#BREAKING Final severance package after 8+ years...8 weeks pay. Thanks for nothing fuckers. Signed, sealed, delivered, up yours

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@Michelangela@norden.social 2026-03-22 18:28

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Oh, shit. I hope you will suceed and find a much better job! 🍀

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@firefly@m.ai6yr.org 2026-03-22 18:34

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Crap, Patrick. I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope you get what you need and are able to find a better employer.

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@ClareTheAmazon@mastodon.online 2026-03-22 18:35

@patrickworld@mastodon.online sorry for this, good luck getting a better offer (of jobs and severance) ♥️

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@noondlyt@hellions.cloud 2026-03-22 18:42

@patrickworld@mastodon.online I wish you all the luck in your search for a job. your former employer sucks

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@carrideen@c18.masto.host 2026-03-22 18:45

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Oof, terrible news. I am so sorry.

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@HubCityLocal@infosec.exchange 2026-03-22 18:46

@patrickworld@mastodon.online I’m sorry to hear this. Good for you for pushing back! I hope you soon find a job that better respects your talents.

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@HCBunny@beige.party 2026-03-22 18:53

@patrickworld@mastodon.online EIGHT WEEKS. Back in the day I remember my dad keeping records in a tiny notebook of who "retired" and what they got. There was never no eight weeks. And THAT was considered bein' done dirty.

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@ygathgoch@cloudisland.nz 2026-03-22 19:10

@patrickworld@mastodon.online shit, I’m sorry to hear this. Thank goodness you know your rights, go get them!

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@Mungencakes@kolektiva.social 2026-03-22 19:22

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Get 'em!

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@bougiewonderland@freeradical.zone 2026-03-22 19:32

@patrickworld@mastodon.online squeeze them by the nads! ✊

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@satsuma@dice.camp 2026-03-22 20:18

@patrickworld@mastodon.online oh no - sorry to hear that and hearing that the company values your long service and loyalty so poorly is appalling.

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@lydiaschoch@mastodon.social 2026-03-22 21:38

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Good luck! I’m rooting for you and hope you get a fair severance package.

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@Blort@social.tchncs.de 2026-03-22 21:51

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Good luck! Make sure you're being advised by someone with legal qualifications. There are often cheaper options available than going full law firm if you look online.

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@MennoWolff@ohai.social 2026-03-23 23:48

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Aw. Sorry to hear that. Good that you know your stuff. Do you have legal help? Go for the max.

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@palin@mastodon.social 2026-03-24 03:33

@patrickworld@mastodon.online I am sorry that after being there for that many years , you have to move on. You will have a great resume though, and wherever you land will be delighted to get someone that stayed with a company for 8+ years.

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@stevendrowe@mstdn.social 2026-03-27 20:11

@patrickworld@mastodon.online Hopefully you will still be able to use someone there as a reference and have a pension from them. Companies will do whatever they think they can get away with these days and have to look after number 1.

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