Severance agreement arrived, need a second opinion - what worked for you?

I was offered 15 weeks of severance after 15 years as a dental hygienist, and I have a few days to sign. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I do not want to leave money on the table. What did you ask for?

An hour with an employment lawyer cost me a small fee and made me feel much safer about signing.

Read the release carefully. Mine included things I did not expect, like a non-compete.