Severance Package Negotiation: Asking for Exit Packages in Any Industry (Even Yours!)

Negotiating severance in an industry that doesn’t offer it… sounds impossible, right? But what if you could give yourself the time and space to make an intentional career change through a severance package? I know what you’re thinking... "That could never work in my situation." Here’s the truth: when done thoughtfully, negotiating severance can create a win-win situation for both you and your organization (in any industry!)  That’s exactly what Sandra did. Leaving a career in education, a field where severance packages are almost nonexistent, she negotiated a severance that gave her the financial runway to plan her next steps on her terms. Tune in as we break down step-by-step how you can do the same! Resources Mentioned Sandra's Full Story: Leaving Education and Burnout Behind for a Journey to Meaningful Work Should I Quit My Job Without Another Lined Up? Build Bridges, Don’t Burn Them: How To Leave A Job on Good Terms What you’ll learn How to negotiate a severance package, even in industries that typically don’t offer them. How a severance package can turn into a win-win situation for both you and the organization — plus how to craft a plan that benefits everyone involved. The importance of having a financial runway and how an exit package can provide security during a career transition.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Additional Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)