Severance Math — What does your severance actually buy you?

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Method and limits: Enter cash you can actually spend after any tax obligations. Monthly burn is multiplied by a fixed regional assumption, then insurance is added and partner income subtracted. The model sets aside 3–6 months of that burn for dependents; this is a chosen buffer, not a safety standard or an estimate of job-search duration.

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