Getting laid off is probably the best thing to happen to someone. You get a paid vacation for whatever your severance covers. You don’t have to work. All of your work is just dumped on some poor soul who was chosen to stay. You can do whatever you want. If I stay, I’ll be jealous of everyone who goes.
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@ht US Dept. of Labor website literally says file in the state where you worked: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/uifactsheet.asp. In most remote workers' cases, this would be a state other than NY or CA.
But I guess general advice to everyone is to consult an employment lawyer or your state's unemployment office before making any decisions whether to take the voluntary buy-out.
OP, I agree. I wish I get laid off. I need a vacation.
@hr Incorrect. Paramount is not based in Massachusetts. You should file for unemployment in the state where the wages were reported IF you are laid off. If you took the voluntary buy-out, then you’re not eligible for unemployment benefits.
Voluntary buy-outs in NY are considered quitting without good cause.
@hd That depends on your state. For instance, I know Massachusetts will still allow you to claim unemployment in this situation.
@a4 Opting in is like quitting and you will be denied unemployment after severance runs out
@a2 I know firsthand – I was one of them. Good luck landing a new gig right now.
@d3 Nobody said it would be the same, the majority of people here are responding to the OP's suggestion that it is preferable to get laid off which isn't the case for anyone who counts on a steady paycheck.
I think it highly depends on your department. I cannot even begin to comprehend the amount of work I'm going to inherit if my coworkers get laid off. And if it's NOT all on me, then i'd have to completely train someone else (departments merging? maybe) which makes me want to scream. I'm honestly terrified for what's to come to stay. I think it's a little ignorant to think that if you stay things will stay the same.
No. Those in job can figure out something. Those who lost job need to struggle till they find new one
@cm why are you still here then? Either you couldn't find a better job or you don't have to worry about money.
I wholeheartedly agree. I'd much rather take my chances with the job market than stay in this he-l. If you've been paying attention, you started interview prep months or years ago to escape this hot mess. Or didn't you read the tea leaves? The writing was on the wall.
Nobody is forcing you to stay. It's a job, not a prison sentence.
If you don't like it, leave. Your whinging is pathetic and stupid.
Captain obvious
It doesn't sound rude - but it does sound ignorant. Are you saying someone with a job is going to have a harder time than someone that may have a hard time making ends meet after they get laid off and their severance? Not everyone has a big paycheque or a trust fund to fall back on.
That's right. I look forward to losing health insurance, a bonus, RSUs vesting in March '26, and receiving less than half my income from unemployment insurance for 26 weeks. That six weeks of severance money is a win too. STFU
@OP Wow this has to be one of the most tone deaf posts I’ve seen here. Sure things are tough but saying it’s better to be laid off? That completely ignores reality for a lot of people. Some haven’t even been here long enough to qualify for a meaningful severance. Others are already living paycheck to paycheck, supporting families, and can’t afford to go without work for more than a few weeks. It’s harder than ever to find a job. If you are fortunate enough not to be worried about layoffs that’s great but maybe try showing empathy for those who are.
@a3 only if your manager is willing to work with you and put you on the list.
@a3 I tried that a few years ago. HR didn't give a sh-t.
Better to get a steady paycheck and kîss up than be moping at home
@a3 You know there was an entire survey about this if you wanted to opt-in last month...
Is there a way to volunteer to be laid off?
I don't disagree that things are hard on those left behind and I don't like being made to feel like I should just be grateful to still have a job, but calling a lay-off a good thing or a paid vacation in this job market is a little out of touch. I have a lot of colleagues from the LAST round of layoff who are still looking for a decent position.
You forgot to add that as they find out what a dump this place has been for the past 2 years, new leaders will inevitably blame whoever is left and replace them with someone cheaper or in a different country.