A contract employee’s request for a salary hike took a shocking turn when it resulted in an immediate layoff notice. After months of waiting to discuss a raise with their manager at a major semiconductor firm, the worker was caught off guard by a demand to resign. The company cited a “pay disparity” between the parent firm and the client as the reason. Now, the employee is seeking advice on Reddit on how to refuse the resignation and secure a fair severance package.
“Went in for a call to discuss my hike, got laid off,” the employee wrote. The person added, “Just got laid off. I had a call with my manager for my hike, that had been pending for a few months now. To my surprise, I was asked to resign and look for opportunities elsewhere.”
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The individual continued, “I work on contract with a big Semi conductor company. I was told today , that this(big semiconductor company) pays my parent company less than what they pay me. So thats why they want me to resign.”
The employee shared that they don’t want to resign and asked Reddit for advice on what to do next.
What did social media say?
An individual suggested, “Don’t resign. Ask them to email any further communications. Also, read your offer letter and terms to make sure they don’t screw you over.” The OP replied, “Yeah, this sounds like a good idea. I’ll do this. Thanks.”
Another expressed, “Nearly 3 months in, but working as a full-time and only data engineer. We had a heated discussion about my salary and WFO situation around 1.5 months ago, but she soon realised how much they depend on me. She said she would have a salary discussion in 15 days about a month ago, but no one has approached me yet. Also, they are trying to hire someone for a similar role(but they can’t). I honestly don’t know if I even want to work here.”
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A third posted, “Just say terminate me and they will pay you severance.” The OP asked, “Is it mandatory to pay severance?” The Reddit user replied, “Yes, it’s mandatory to pay severance!! DON’T RESIGN IN THIS MARKET! You will get minimum one month and maximum your whole notice period salary!! Stay at the job until they terminate and keep applying as well.”
A fourth wrote, “Hahahahah happened to me this month. Now sitting at home, preparing for interviews. Got 6 months basic severance. That’s like 3 months’ salary.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
