Sample Severance Action Plan
Analyzed with the SPMTechnology · 5 years · Technology · offer of 8 weeks
Where the offer stands
Offer percentile
~17th · well below typical
Fair range
$41,538–$76,154
Runway & survivability
Survivability
58/100
Runway
3.5 months – 4.7 months
Est. run-out
2026-09-15
Equity at stake
Forfeited at separation
$207,000
Next vesting cliff
$25,000 · 30d
The number to ask for
Opening
$76,154
Target
$58,846
Floor
$41,538
Your 30 / 60 / 90-day plan
Days 1-30 — Analyse, counter, and negotiate
Days 31-60 — Close terms and stabilise
Days 61-90 — Transition and protect the upside
The full plan also includes a ready-to-send negotiation email, a clause-by-clause read of your agreement, and your state's severance rights.
This is an educational benchmark, not legal advice. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.