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> In a couple of days follow up with another more informal meeting. The news would have sunk, and the conversation would be more forward-thinking and productive.

That makes no sense to me. If I’m laid off, what could we possibly have to discuss? I’m sure HR would have all practical severance, benefits, legal information. What else are we gonna talk about?

I’ve been through a round of layoffs at a bank, and seen many more. Once you go down to HR you never go back to your desk. I’ve been on both sides of that, and honestly it seems the most sensible way to do things.



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