<prompt> Human: Im in an interesting position here. I currently work as a Frac Engineer with a large service company. Due to the downturn in the market, we have experienced a series of layoffs that have significantly affected our division. Because of this, I have already locked down another position which I will be starting Nov 16th.The problem is that when I was first hired with my current company, the employee agreement contract stipulated I must remain with the company for 2 years minimum, or pay back bonuses that have now totaled 10,000. However, if I get laid off I will not have to pay back anything AND receive 11k in severance, and if I get fired I would not receive severance, but also not have to pay back anything.What are some opinions on what I should do? Financially I can afford to pay back 10k, but it would eliminate nearly all of my savings up to this point, and the new job is not at all in the OG industry.  <response>: Cant you discuss this with your employer? Volunteer to leave, but forfeit the severance package... Not showing up is abandonment, i.e. voluntary quitting, Im sure of it, and youll end up paying back the money. 