<prompt> Human: Hey all and thanks in advance for any advice. Recently laid off and was given a severance and the option to stay for a while to train in my offshore replacement lovely. With the retention option I will be given a retention bonus in order to keep me motivated. Will the bonus be taxed?Also I was a part of our 401k program where they would match my contributions. I still have a few months at the company as I have elected to be a part of the retention policy. Will they continue to match my contributions? If not do I stop contributing to it?Thanks again!  <response>: Taking the retention bonus is a smart move for sure. It will be taxed like anything else though so just prepare yourself for that. I would pretend nothing has changed until the last day so contribute to your 401k as normal other than polishing that resume and looking for your next opportunity. And of course more reddit at work and longer shit breaks and lunches! 