Preparing for Severance Meeting Checklist

The Kitchen Table Guide: Preparing for a Severance Meeting

Leaving a job—whether expected or not—can feel overwhelming.

In moments like that, it’s easy to forget the questions that matter most.

This one-page checklist was created to help you walk into a severance or exit conversation feeling more prepared, more informed, and more steady.

Inside, you’ll find a simple, structured guide to help you:

• Clarify the terms of your departure
• Understand severance pay and agreements
• Review benefits and health coverage
• Confirm final compensation
• Protect your professional narrative
• Handle important exit logistics

This is not legal advice—just practical guidance to help you stay grounded in a moment that can feel uncertain.

Designed in a clean, easy-to-follow format, this guide can be saved, printed, or referenced during your meeting.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can bring into a difficult conversation is simply knowing what to ask.

From the Kitchen Table,

Sherri Goodall