F ind out what other employees have walked away with. Use this information to further your own case. Daniel discovered that what he was offered was not what he had to settle for. He almost made a mistake one that would have been very expensive in the short term, as he struggled to make ends meet, and in the long term, because he never would have been able to afford to start his own business in such style. Make sure you don't settle for less, either.
Every situation is unique.
Get help negotiating your severance package. The amount you spend on a little bit of counseling can reap enormous benefits. You will end up with what you deserve and need. It may cost your company more, but as the saying goes, you're worth it.