Name: Verify Your Severance Package
Uploaded: 2026-01-04T12:16:16+00:00
Duration: 4 min 35 s
Description: We explain what to do immediately after a layoff to protect yourself financially and legally, and to reduce unnecessary

Verify Your Severance Package

We explain what to do immediately after a layoff to protect yourself financially and legally, and to reduce unnecessary stress.

- Most large tech companies provide severance due to legal requirements and long-term reputational incentives, but layoffs are messy, so you must carefully review all paperwork and verify dates, vesting, and severance amounts.
- Never sign termination documents on the spot; take time to review them, ask questions, and involve a lawyer if possible, especially for severance disputes or visa-related considerations.
- After a layoff, it’s critical to understand your personal burn rate and runway by reviewing your finances, since clarity around how long you can sustain yourself reduces anxiety and helps you plan your next steps.

We explain what to do immediately after a layoff to protect yourself financially and legally, and to reduce unnecessary 