EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 9 MIN
How to Negotiate Severance After 50
from Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo: 50+ Professionals, Encore Careers, and Pre-Retirement · host Fexingo
Episode 28 of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo: 50+ Professionals, Encore Careers, and Pre-Retirement. Lucas and Luna dive into the art of negotiating severance after 50 — a skill that can add tens of thousands of dollars to your late-career runway. They break down a real-world case: a 57-year-old marketing director who secured six months of salary, extended health benefits, and outplacement services by following a specific playbook. The hosts cover timing your request, what to ask for beyond cash, and how to approach the conversation without burning bridges. Lucas shares research showing that employees over 50 who negotiate severance receive packages 30-40 percent richer on average. Luna explains why companies are often more flexible than you'd think. This is practical, conversation-driven guidance for anyone 50+ facing a layoff or restructuring. #SeveranceNegotiation #LateCareer #Age50Plus #CareerTransition #LayoffPreparation #EmploymentContract #NegotiationTactics #HRStrategy #Outplacement #HealthBenefits #ExecutiveCompensation #MarketingDirector #Restructuring #RetirementPlanning #EncoreCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 28 of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo: 50+ Professionals, Encore Careers, and Pre-Retirement. Lucas and Luna dive into the art of negotiating severance after 50 — a skill that can add tens of thousands of dollars to your late-career runway. They break down a real-world case: a 57-year-old marketing director who secured six months of salary, extended health benefits, and outplacement services by following a specific playbook. The hosts cover timing your request, what to ask for beyond cash, and how to approach the conversation without burning bridges. Lucas shares research showing that employees over 50 who negotiate severance receive packages 30-40 percent richer on average. Luna explains why companies are often more flexible than you'd think. This is practical, conversation-driven guidance for anyone 50+ facing a layoff or restructuring. #SeveranceNegotiation #LateCareer #Age50Plus #CareerTransition #LayoffPreparation #EmploymentContract #NegotiationTactics #HRStrategy #Outplacement #HealthBenefits #ExecutiveCompensation #MarketingDirector #Restructuring #RetirementPlanning #EncoreCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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