How To Engineer Your Layoff eBook
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Purchasing this book for my sister enabled her to negotiate a $50,000 severance. Two years later, I followed her lead and secured an $80,000 severance myself during a pandemic. I even managed a month off before landing a better-paying job. This was truly the best investment of my life.
Instead of quitting your job, consider getting laid off to receive a severance package. Many people resign because they’re intimidated by the negotiation process or don’t know where to start. Quitting abruptly is like breaking up via text—avoid it if possible!
This book will guide you through negotiating a severance package, providing a financial buffer without burning bridges. The freedom it granted me in 2012 allowed me to leave a well-paying finance job at 34. I haven’t needed to return to traditional work since then.
My wife and I have used our severances to travel to over 20 countries, start a family, and grow my site, Financial Samurai, into a top personal finance resource. We were able to do all this because we left our jobs with severances in hand.
How To Engineer Your Layoff – 6th Edition For 2024+
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The latest edition of my book comes at a critical time economically. It’s filled with new case studies, recent data, and additional resources to ensure you can leave your job with a financial safety net. Given the economic uncertainties and increased layoffs, now is the best time to secure a severance.
Managers are currently under pressure to reduce costs and may be looking to downsize. If you position yourself as a solution—helping your manager save costs while preserving jobs for others—you’re more likely to negotiate a successful severance package.
Should unemployment benefits increase, having a severance becomes even more valuable. My book is unique in this market, offering in-depth guidance on negotiating your exit.
Learn To Negotiate A Severance
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Since 2012, feedback from readers has been integral to refining the book’s strategies. These tactics have helped readers switch careers, spend more time with family, or travel extensively. Managers’ insights on layoffs have also been included, enriching the guidance provided.
Imagine if you could take a break, travel, or spend more time with family without financial worry. My book equips you with essential knowledge and strategies to negotiate the best possible severance, alleviating any guilt about leaving colleagues behind.
Why It’s Better To Get Laid Off Than Quit
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Quitting or getting fired eliminates any chance of severance or unemployment benefits, making financial recovery much harder. My guide explains why it’s better to negotiate a layoff where you can receive both severance and benefits, setting you up for your next chapter on your terms.
Applicable To Everyone, Not Just American Employees
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This book goes beyond specific labor laws, focusing on negotiation and relationship-building essential for anyone with a job. It addresses employers’ concerns and why they’re often willing to provide generous severances when approached correctly.
Robust Research For The Book
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Years of research, real-life negotiations, and updates have gone into making this book a comprehensive guide to negotiating severances. From the initial 100-page edition to the latest 245-page update, it incorporates a wide range of strategies and success stories.
Don’t Be Like Most People Who Quit
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Quitting hastily can lead to missing out on severance and benefits that could be crucial during transitional periods. My book details how to strategically plan for a layoff, maximizing your financial and professional outcomes.
Who Is Financial Samurai?
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I’ve spent over a decade in finance, running a successful business, and now sharing insights through Financial Samurai. My firsthand experience with layoffs, both personal and professional, informs the expert advice found in this book.
Negotiate A Severance Testimonials
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Readers continually share how this book has empowered them to leave stressful or unsatisfying jobs while securing financial stability through negotiated severances. These stories highlight the practical impact of the strategies covered.
