Golden Handcuffs Gambit

During a routine Friday afternoon, you're suddenly called to HR where an unprecedented severance offer awaits. The package is suspiciously generous - triple the standard payout with immediate benefits. But the catch? You must sign within the next 60 minutes, no legal consultation allowed. Your instincts scream that something's wrong.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Product Manager (5 years at company)

Conversation Partner

Victoria Sterling, Head of HR Operations

Setting

Modern corporate HR office, glass-walled, with cityscape visible through rain-streaked windows. Dim afternoon light casts long shadows.

Location

42nd floor, Apex Technologies HQ

Learning Objectives

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Delay signing long enough to gather crucial information

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Identify the real reason behind the rushed timeline

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Negotiate better terms or expose the hidden agenda

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Thanks for coming in on such short notice. Please, have a seat. I've got some rather time-sensitive news that could be quite beneficial for your future - if we can wrap this up today.”

This is how Victoria Sterling, Head of HR Operations's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#386

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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