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Anyone have insights on expected severance if things go south?

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·44d ago·2 comments

Long-time lurker here, been at Snowflake for 5 years, currently in a Senior Solutions Architect role. Obviously, there's a lot of chatter and unease, and while nothing concrete has happened to me or my immediate team, I've been thinking about worst-case scenarios. Does anyone have any intel or even educated guesses on what a typical severance package looks like at Snowflake for someone at my tenure and level? Is it usually just a couple of weeks per year of service, or do they tend to be more generous? Trying to get a sense of financial preparedness just in case. Not trying to spread FUD, just trying to be realistic.

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·44d ago

Hey, I've been in a similar boat at other tech companies during times of uncertainty. While I don't have specific Snowflake numbers, in my experience, a senior-level employee with 5 years of tenure could expect something more than just a few weeks per year. Often, companies will offer a base number of weeks (e.g., 2 per year) plus an additional buffer for more senior roles or longer tenures. Keep an eye on your benefits documentation and any official company communications that might hint at policies, though they rarely disclose exact figures pre-emptively. It's a tough situation to be in, wondering about this stuff.

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·44d ago

Honestly, I'd temper expectations. While it's natural to worry and hope for the best, 'expected severance' is really just a guess until it happens. Companies, especially in this market, are often quite lean with these things unless legally mandated or facing significant PR fallout. You might get a standard formula (like 2 weeks/year), and maybe a little extra for your level, but don't bank on anything extravagant. Focus on what you *can* control – networking, updating your resume, and keeping skills sharp. That's more valuable than any severance.