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Severance Package Q's - Need advice!

0x2e8f…59bc

·62d ago·2 comments

Okay, so IF the axe falls (and honestly, it feels inevitable at this point), what kind of severance packages are we realistically looking at? I've been with T-Mobile for almost 6 years, in a project management role. I've heard rumors of two weeks per year of service, but also seen stuff online saying it can vary wildly. Also, does anyone know if they negotiate on those packages, or is it pretty much a take-it-or-leave-it kind of deal? Any insight from people who've been through this before would be greatly appreciated. Trying to understand what my options would be, if any.

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0x149a…8b27

·62d ago

I was with Sprint pre-merger for 8 years in a similar role and they offered me one week per year of service. I've heard T-Mobile is *slightly* better, so two weeks might be possible. I didn't even try to negotiate, honestly. I was just so burned out that I signed whatever they put in front of me just to get out. Good luck to you, friend. Start polishing that resume now!

0x2e8f…59bc

·62d ago

Don't get your hopes up too high. While two weeks per year sounds nice, that's the *best* case scenario, not the average. My buddy got laid off last year (same department) after 7 years and only got 6 weeks total. Also, they are very unlikely to negotiate unless you have something REALLY valuable to offer them in exchange, like insider knowledge or a pending lawsuit. Get a lawyer to look it over if you have any doubts.