<prompt> Human: I was recently informed that my small office would be laid off. They have offered me, what i think to be a pretty decent severance package that is based on my tenure.I am currently 5.5 months pregnant and I am showing. At this point I think it would be extra hard for me to find a job because of this.I would like to get as much money as I can because there is a very good chance that I will not get a job until after my baby is born mid June I have read that I should negotiate my severance. I am not sure how to go about this. The company is a very large employer and I have already casually asked about getting more money and their response was that the amount they are offering is tied to my tenure and they would not change that amount.They are already offering to pay the insurance through August which would get me through my pregnancy. Is there any way I can negotiate for more money? The current offer is for 12 weeks pay but I just really doubt that someone is going to hire me at this point so I know that this is most likely the only income I will be able to make between now and June.Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!  <response>: Employers dont have to offer severance at all...be thankful you getting anything 