That way I'd have gotten severance and happily left, and somebody who didn't want to be laid off could still be here. It would have been a win-win.
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In my experience, the decisions are made higher than your immediate manager. It's more intimidating to go to another level or two higher, but if you're serious about volunteering, you'd have more luck making them aware. But a good manager would surface your request up for you. Make it in writing and respectful... not just "I hate it here and I want out! Pay me to leave!"
@jez+1rd0dCHY Sorry to hear. Was your age one of the factors ? Just guessing since lot of old people (60+) were let go.
I don’t think all people su-ked at thier jobs. But more of can someone with lower salary do your job. I think age becomes a big factor. Most people I know who were let go resigned(let go) and given good severance package. These people were close to retirement but I am sure drew higher salaries as they grew in Cigna.
I never claimed everyone who gets fired is bad at their job. All of the people I personally know and have witnessed being laid off were though.
To the person that said "everyone I have seen get laid off su-ked at their job..." is absolutely wrong. LOL I was laid off and had rave reviews from multiple team leads, even outside of my DA&E department. Leads and managers now are expected to do the same amount of work with 1/3 of the team and less baseline budget.
Is there actually a shortlist you can be put on? I'd love to but I imagine it would make my relationship with my supervisor uncomfortable if there aren't layoffs in my department in the near future. Everyone I have seen get laid off su-ked at their job so I assumed they picked based on that only.
You can tell your mgr and/or HR to shortlist you for layoffs.