How do you handle a situation where your boss says they want to offer you a transition package because they want you to take care of your family, and they don’t want you to stay anywhere where you feel that you not a fit.

9 Comments

1. AnonymousDecember 12,2025 at 1:55PM UTC

   So need more info. Is this a performance issue? Not a fit? Just not working out? You've expressed displeasure? Are they trying to do this in lieu of a PIP or something?

2. TeresaDecember 12,2025 at 2:23PM UTC

   Culture has changed since April. It not a good fit gender age

3. AnonymousDecember 12,2025 at 2:09PM UTC

   It sounds like you have expressed that you are not happy in your role and that you want something different based on your last sentence. I'm not sure if that is related to the duties of the role, the environment or culture of the team or company or what the circumstances are - more information would be helpful. If they are offering you a package they are basically saying they agree with you and that you are not a fit. I would suggest you take it and find another role that you like better. At this point, they are saying this should be a mutually agreed separation.

4. TeresaDecember 12,2025 at 2:22PM UTC

   I feel like I need to seek legal advice. But I don’t want to cause any waves if they are offering me transition package.

5. AnonymousDecember 12,2025 at 6:53PM UTC

   You absolutely should seek legal advice. Do not sign anything without having legal review.

6. SPQDecember 13,2025 at 2:39AM UTC

   Well... Since you asked, I guess he let you know that the company was going in a different direction by offering you package.

   You asked a direct question and you got a pretty clear and concrete, response.

   If you want to stay, restart the convo and let him know you enjoy working there and want to make bigger strides towards positive contributions.

   Otherwise, he has shown you the door as nicely as he can.

7. AnonymousDecember 14,2025 at 12:43PM UTC

   "Foot in Mouth". You might have bypassed the decision being your boss's and not yours to part ways. Perhaps you should have played out the situation. I might graciously accept the transition package offered, as it might be a time limited offer. Best to you.

8. AnonymousDecember 14,2025 at 9:08PM UTC

   I feel like we're getting maybe a third of this narrative. I'd be shocked if your boss sat you down one day out of the blue and said: we want to offer you a transition package, etc. There's more background here, you're bread-crumbing info.

   Piecing together the info you've shared, it sounds like you went to your boss, spoke about family obligations, and expressed concerns about not fitting into the culture. Is this the case? If not, pls jump in and correct my read.

   And it sounds like your boss gave you some pretty clear signals that there was a new sheriff in town: not including you in key conversations, putting together a transition package. You also conveyed doubt about his leadership by chiding him with a demand to let you know if he was headed in a different direction. This could have come off as aggressive.

   If they're offering you a transition or severance package, take it. Get an attorney if you'd like but understand this will 100% chip away at your severance proceeds.

   If you decide to litigate, your company will likely withdraw the severance offer. They're not going to pay you severance while you're in active discussions with a lawyer. It's a risk, you'll have to decide if its one you're willing to take. If your performance was slipping or you were distracted by issues at home, you won't win this battle.

   Best wishes in your next steps. Agree with another posted that you may have tilted your hand too soon and put your foot in your mouth on this one.

9. AnonymousDecember 16,2025 at 12:17PM UTC

   Thank you for the feedback.