How to Handle a Severance When You Have an Equity Package

When you're laid off and have stock options or RSUs, your severance isn't just cash — it's tied to equity that could be worth a lot more. Lucas and Luna break down the rules around vesting, exercise windows, and tax elections, using the real-world example of a mid-level engineering manager at a late-stage startup who left $80,000 on the table by missing a 90-day exercise deadline. Learn what to ask HR before signing anything, how to handle an 83(b) election if you've already made one, and why your equity grant agreement matters more than your severance letter. Episode 21 of The Layoff Podcast with Fexingo. #Severance #Equity #StockOptions #RSUs #Layoff #JobLoss #CareerAdvice #Negotiation #StartupEquity #Vesting #83bElection #ExerciseWindow #HR #Finance #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheLayoffPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo