[HWR_14]

According to the article, Musk started giving six-figure retention bonuses. That's a lot of motivation if you think things will calm down soon.

[jasonpeacock]

And if don't think he'll fire you on whim tomorrow.

[HWR_14]

Actually, I'm far more likely to accept if I think I'll be fired tomorrow on a whim. Like, I can accept 3 months severance today -or- take a six-figure bonus today and then get 3 months severance tomorrow? That's the easiest money I will ever make.

[falcolas]

If I read correctly, it’s down to 4 weeks severance with this latest batch of firings.

[HWR_14]

The severance is presumably a constant. The question is if you can get an additional six figure bonus for a day and then get fired.

[falcolas]

Hiring bonuses usually have a clause about having to work for a specific amount of time, or you owe it back to the company.

So, to your question, probably not.

[jasonpeacock]

You're assuming that your'e still getting/keeping that bonus after being fired. There's no way they are just giving you 6 figures in cash and hoping that you'll stick around - it's golden handcuffs.

And as others mentioned, the recent batch of firing "for cause" did not come with the same generous severance.