[refurb]

I guess there is no "right" way to do this.

I've been through a number of layoffs all the way from getting notice that my last day is 2 weeks from the announcement to 9 months. To be honest, the shorter period was better, at least for me.

When it's a long notice (say >2 months), you enter into this weird gray zone. You're neither unemployed nor employed with a long term job. All motivation disappears and you're just "waiting". Obviously you can use the time to find a new job, but there is only so much time you can devote to that.

It was far better to get notice a month or two in advance of pending layoffs (exactly who not disclosed), then get an announcement that your last day is in 2 weeks, but you'll get 60 days of pay, then your severence payout.

Felt like "ripping the bandaid off" was much preferable. At least you can get on with things at that point.