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I was there for the last round of layoffs, and honestly, the severance details change constantly. Don’t trust anything verbal from management. Get every single promise, especially regarding unused PTO and health benefits, typed out and signed by HR before your last day. If they try to force you to sign a release of claims immediately, take it home and have someone look it over. They rely on the panic of the holidays to get people to sign away their rights, so stay smart and protect yourself before turning in your badge.
It is brutal to see this happening right before the holidays. I have been at this company for years, and these surprise cuts are exactly why nobody stays loyal anymore. They view us as nothing but line items on a spreadsheet, and the timing is just cruel. If you are one of the people losing your job, don't wait for the corporate email to tell you what to do next. Update your resume today and reach out to everyone you know in the industry. The job market is tough right now, so prioritize your next move over everything else.