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Is it normal to negotiate a severance package? Should I try?

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    Yes. What do you have to lose? They'll either say, "no" or, "yes."

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    That’s something that be should be discussed during the hiring process.

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    That can show some intentions

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    In downsizing it makes sense

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    Depending on how many years of service

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    If you are being downsized or cut due to a reorganization, I believe requesting one is reasonable, if it is not offered. In all other circumstances, it is probably not reasonable.

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    Yes and yes, bring your lawyer to it too

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    If you're going into a Big Tech company absolutely negotiate one. They're taking your intellectual property. That's the contract. Get something for when they spit you out. Because they will.

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    Yes, everything is negotiable.

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    Yes, since they are losing a large asset to the company and clientele will be following that person out of loyalty.

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    Not normal, but the answer is "no" if you never ask.

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    I have never done this. I should.

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    It depends on the package. Is it tiered? Is everybody getting the same as everybody else? Try, what have you to lose?

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    Yes. Never split the difference.

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    In Canada don't sign until you speak to a Lawyer.

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    No idea. I have never had this situation

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    What have you got to lose?