You can I've known a few co-workers who have. They had another job already lined up so when the boss came looking for heads to chop they volunteered. They got

You can I've known a few co-workers who have. They had another job already lined up so when the boss came looking for heads to chop they volunteered. They got a very nice severance, a short vacation and a new gig and the boss was happy he didn't have to pick someone to fire.