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[iends]

> Plus there is generally a month notice, in theory so you can find another job internally.

This is not really the case, it seems there is usually a hiring freeze for the month between when people were notified and when people are let go.

[smackfu → iends]

Right, that's why I said "in theory." I've never heard of it working for anyone, but it is one more month of pay.