Severance Novels & Stories

​He walked toward me, stopping just outside the circle of light from his desk lamp. ​"And the worst part is," he whispered, "I think he's right. Because for the last week, I haven't thought about the merger once. I’ve only thought about why you won't look at me. I need you out of my life. I...I need you to resign." Just like that, he left. So, this is the private briefing all about? The silence that followed his exit was heavier than the words themselves. The click of the door sounded like a guillotine.

Ava smiled kindly, the warmth of her smile made her hazel eyes sparkle. “Exactly,” she said softly, “truthfully Emilia, it’s no secret that you’re planning to leave when the pack recognizes you as nineteen, and I don’t blame you. I couldn’t imagine having to live among those who weren’t my own kind. Let me do this, please?” “Okay,” I consented. I pulled out my pack ID and tapped it on the reader. Relief that I was only losing a week’s wages allowed the tension in my shoulders to dissipate. A small ding from the register let me know the transaction had gone through.

mail To: Larrykesington@g***l.com Subject: Divorce Proceedings Larry, As you made known to me the other day, you want absolutely nothing to do with me and honestly, I understand. We were married all for a few weeks before realizing we had made the worst mistake of our lives. Obviously, the next plan should be to divorce. I don't think either of us want a messy divorce. I can live without anything from you but I honestly think that a million dollars is too excessive for a severance pay. Please reconsider.

“You don’t understand. I need this job! I would be more than dead without it!” My panic doesn’t seem to do my heart any good as it continues to sting in my chest, but it is probably just because I now know that it is trying to kill me. “I need the money,” I lean forward, clasping the table. The doctor looks at me in silence, sorting his thoughts before he smiles at me. “You know that you would be entitled to a severance payment if you had to be fired because of such a health reason?” “A severance payment?” I ask with a gasp, my thoughts spiralling. “How much would that be?”

Committing any acts which constitute sexual assault or indecent exposure. - violation of conduct policy 3-6 Fraternizing with work colleagues and clients -Violation of Conduct Policy 3-7. Engaging in other forms of sexually immoral or objectionable conduct. Severance pay shall not be paid because your termination was for cause. Within thirty days, we will issue a letter to you outlining the status of your benefits. Insurance coverage will continue for the time required by New York State employment law. The personnel office will coordinate your final paycheck and work with your supervisor on the collection of your personal items.

Committing any acts which constitute sexual assault or indecent exposure. - violation of conduct policy 3-6 Fraternizing with work colleagues and clients -Violation of Conduct Policy 3-7. Engaging in other forms of sexually immoral or objectionable conduct. Severance pay shall not be paid because your termination was for cause. Within thirty days, we will issue a letter to you outlining the status of your benefits. Insurance coverage will continue for the time required by New York State employment law. The personnel office will coordinate your final paycheck and work with your supervisor on the collection of your personal items.

“Oh, sorry! Then I’m forced to fire you.” “Sir, I beg you,” Velia pleaded. “I don’t want to be fired.” Ricardo looked unsteady. “Ah, and don’t think you’ll get severance. Salary and your severance pay will be directly deducted to pay off your debt!” Velia paled even more. “Sir, please.” Ricardo ignored Velia, who had been taking pity on him. He actually moved to want to get out of his room. Velia instantly grabbed Ricardo’s hand. “Please, sir. I really need money, Sir. I don’t know where to go if I get fired.”

The first day I got back to Seattle, everything went wrong. The CEO called me because he got my dismissal decision. "Blake, I respect you, but you know that according to the contract, you have to work notice period, which in your case is a month and a half. Not one month. With that that we are now halfway through the project on which our budget for next year depends. You have done a great job in these four years and it will be very difficult to find you replacement. Also, your severance pay and bonus depend on respect employment contract, you understand? I can’t have double criteria, even for you, who put the whole department in order. " I understand what he’s

He was so tall I had to lift my neck to see him. “Miss. Moretti. You heard me. You are fired. I decide who leaves and who stays in my company.” He said. “Don’t make me repeat my words.” “I need this job.” I said, my pride finally breaking. “I have nowhere else to go.” “That is not my concern,” He said as if the fact bored him. “HR will have your severance pay ready by noon. It is more than you deserve for four weeks of work.” He turned to leave again. He didn't look back.