Ethan Evans

You are being laid off, getting fired, or just want to move on - **learn how to get the best package as a part of your transition out of your company**.

In this course, Ethan covers topics including the law, termination circumstances, why you should never accept on the spot, how to prepare your case, the mind of the manager, common asks and gives, and if you can sue.

You will get \~25 minutes of concise content. A job termination, either a Reduction In Force (RIF) or layoff, can be an extremely stressful time. This class is about exactly what to do if you think this is coming or if it just happened to you.

Spending an extra few minutes learning what to do (and what not to do) can enormously impact you, financially and otherwise.

Course outline:

- The Law
- Termination Circumstances
- Never Accept on the Spot
- Preparing Your Case
- The Mind of the Manager
- Common Asks and Gives
- Can You Sue?
- Summary

Make The Most Of A Layoff: Maximize Your Severance Package

Overview

Optimize Your Situation

Conclusion

The Law

Introduction

Termination Circumstances

Never Accept on the Spot

Preparing Your Case

The Mind of the Manager

Common Asks and Gives

Can You Sue?

Summary

Maximizing a Severance Package 2/9 - The Law

There are lots of laws around termination of employment, and they vary widely by country. Let's talk about what companies must (or must not) do when doing a Reduction in Force (RIF) or layoff.

- Connect with [**Ethan on LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 1/9 - Introduction

You are being laid off, getting fired, or just want to move on - learn how to get the best package as a part of your transition out of your company.

What's In the Course:

- The Law
- Termination Circumstances
- Never Accept on the Spot
- Preparing Your Case
- The Mind of the Manager
- Common Asks and Gives
- Can You Sue?
- Summary

##### [**Ethan Evans**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/) is a retired Amazon Vice President, now sharing his leadership expertise. Ethan has reviewed over 10,000 resumes in his career, conducted more than 2500 interviews, and been part of several layoffs. These career growth courses are developed from his own knowledge and input from his extensive network of fellow coaches and executives.

- Connect with [**Ethan on LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 3/9 - Termination Circumstances

Let's talk about the different circumstances where you may need a package or to try and get a severance from a company.

- Connect with [**Ethan on LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 4/9 - Never Accept on the Spot

During a termination, don't sign anything on the spot. **Buy time.** Buy time to do your research, to prepare, and to come back and negotiate.

- Connect with [**Ethan on LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 5/9 - Preparing Your Case

Let's talk about how to prepare your case to maximize your severance package.

- Connect with [Ethan on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 6/9 - The Mind of the Manager

- Connect with [Ethan on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)

Maximizing a Severance Package 7/9 - Common Asks and Gives

Maximizing a Severance Package 8/9 - Can You Sue?

Maximizing a Severance Package 9/9 - Summary

Watch Ethan's other course on Taro about [Managing Up](https://www.jointaro.com/course/managing-up-build-effective-relationships-with-your-boss/) and [The Growth And Promotion Recipe](https://www.jointaro.com/course/the-growth-and-promotion-recipe-magic-loop/)

Follow ups:

- Connect with [Ethan on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/)
- Taro members get a discount to join [**Ethan's Level Up community**](https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/taro25)