Add Comment Question: after 15.5 years was fired from my job with no notice. What is a decent severance request in number of weeks pay. I understand a person may be entitled up to 2 weeks pay for every year worked Answer: Thanks for the question. Your severance depends on your age, position and years of service. You may entilted to significantly more than just 2 weeks per year. Use our Severance Pay Calculator to find out how much you are owed, and then give us a call at the number below to set up a confidential consultation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.