STEP 1
Read our 5 Unbreakable Rules of Severance Negotiation. These will provide the key fundamentals.

STEP 2
Get organized.  Nothing will better prepare you than being prepared - obvious, but true.  Being prepared will significantly reduce your stress level and put you in more control – both you will need.

Being ahead of the curve will allow you to be professional and more importantly, the knowledge to acquire the maximum possible severance. 

STEP 3
Determine if you need a lawyer, or just good professional advice.