There are 5 articles on this title. You are reading the article ranked and rated #3 by Helium's members.
Jobs & Careers >
Layoffs & Firings
Layoffs: Considering an alternate offer at the same company
Article ToolsIf your company offers a decent layoff severance package, it may be better to get laid off. If you think the future of your company looks bleak, take the first layoff package you are offered-layoff packages tend to deteriorate with each wave.
Consider any alternate position within the same company carefully. It may be a good opportunity, but most likely it will not offer long-term prospects-after all the company couldn't offer those in the job you were hired to do. Also, bear in mind that if the alternate job doesn't work out, you may be both out of a job and-if your eventual termination does not qualify as a layoff-without a severance package.
Everyone has bills to pay, so you may have to accept an alternate offer. If you do, however, immediately start looking for a job at a new company. It's time to cash your severance check and find a company that values your talents.
Learn more about this author, Dudley Samson.
Click here to send author comments or questions.
Below are the top articles rated and ranked by Helium members on:
Layoffs: Considering an alternate offer at the same company
-
1 of 5
by Joyce Priddy
So you got notice that the company is going to be doing some layoffs? You found out that your prized position is now... read more
-
2 of 5
I can fully understand that when a company may go through some changes, or restructuring, layoffs are inevitable. So ... read more
-
3 of 5
If your company offers a decent layoff severance package, it may be better to get laid off. If you think the future o... read more
-
4 of 5
If you have been happy and quite settled in your job and have just become aware that you are going to be lay-ed off, ... read more
-
5 of 5
by Maggie Ney
Budget layoff's, elimination of my position on the employers side. Breast cancer survivor, reconstruction costs, plus... read more
Add your voice
Know something about Layoffs: Considering an alternate offer at the same company?
We want to hear your view. 
Write now!
- Do you need a website to make money online?
- Possible reasons for leaving a current job
- 10 things one should know when working in the cubicle world
- How to tell if you’re a flaky employee
- Would you sacrifice family for career?
- Should employers monitor employees’ Internet use?
- Respect for others jobs in your day to day life
- Sexism in the workplace
- Fired: How to find out what severance pay you deserve
- Should workers be held back by lack of formal schooling?
- Does your employer practice diversity and, if so, does it work?
- Mental Health: Working with crazy clients and loving it
- How to get a job in a call center
- Online survey sites that pay
- Is Monster useful during a job search?
- Reflections: Underemployed, disabled and humbled
- Bad bosses: How to work for someone with anger management issues
- Management attitude and short memory
- Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement
- The hidden code: How to fit in and succeed in today’s organizations
Featured Partner
National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA)
The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) has partnered with Helium, giving you the chance to write for a cause....more
hide