uneedastraw said:

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Yes it is a large severance, 6 months paid cobra, and a guaranteed bonus matching last year. However the same is offered to a colleague in the same role yet he can leave in 3 months and not 7 months. There have been several opportunities I will have passed up and a January release date won't likely allow me the same opportunities of my colleague who has a shorter runway.

When interviewing for this new opportunity, I Made all this clear in the first interview with HR who mentioned they could consider a buyout. I also discussed with hiring manager in the second interview. 2 months later and 4 additional interviews, I receive a verbal and written offer. It was a big surprise to me that the same HR indicated now that there is a policy to not buyout severance and there was No money offered to bridge the gap.

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