> I have never included severance in my negotiations It really depends on how much leverage you have, and what you're concerns you have with the company. I kn

> I have never included severance in my negotiations It really depends on how much leverage you have, and what you're concerns you have with the company. I knew someone who was hired to head up the regional operations for a business that was based overseas. He was worried that they weren't really committed to the local market, but they assured him that they were, and that this was a long-term position. So, he negotiated that if they closed down his location in the first 12 months of his employment then he would get a very large severance package. Since they were absolutely committed to the market, they agreed. Less than 2 months into the role he got to hold them to that severance deal.