OG post here for context: https://www.reddit.com/r/UKJobs/s/lYr4spXV0N
First of all thanks to all the comments and advice I received on my post. It was good to hear what people think as I have never been in this position before. I am glad to say though I took into consideration the advice, I decided to go for what I wanted. Everyone kept telling me to take the offer but I just knew I’d be able to push that little bit further and I did! I secured a 5 month ex gratia payment as opposed to the 4 and negotiated this myself.
I am glad I stood my ground (and didn’t listen to the comments tbh lol) I honestly think if I had pushed to 6 months I’d probably have got that too. I think the comments and advice definitely threw me a bit off as I definitely did bear in mind what everyone was saying.
So if you ever find yourself in a similar position, only you will really know if you can go that extra bit further. I know deep down my ex employer would not want to go to an employment tribunal (neither did I) because of the negative press which is why I was dead set on pushing for that little bit more. I knew they just wanted me out the way, so again I’m glad I stuck with my guns.
I am very happy with the outcome as the package is a massive upgrade from what they initially offered. I wasn’t going down without a fight and wasn’t moved by their threatening words. Also AI truly is a lifesaver lol!! It helped me draft some of the best emails to clearly articulate my points and negotiate concisely.