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.

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