Strategic Workplace Exit Consulting

Laid Off? Toxic Job? Lowball Severance? I Help You Come Out Ahead.

Former Fortune 500 HR and Payroll Director who spent 25+ years building the systems companies use against employees. Now I use that insider knowledge to help YOU.

"The gap between 'I hate my job' and 'I'm suing' — that's where I work."

Trina Aguirre, Founder of Escape Corporate Toxicity
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Free Tools to Assess Your Situation

Not sure where you stand? These free resources will give you clarity on your workplace situation and what your severance should actually look like.

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Toxic Workplace Scorecard

Is your workplace actually toxic — or are you just having a bad week? This assessment cuts through the confusion and gives you a clear answer with actionable next steps.

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Severance Calculator

Stop guessing what your severance package should be. Use this calculator built from 25+ years of HR insider knowledge to find out what you're actually entitled to.

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Strategic Exit Resources

Toolkits & Playbooks

Everything you need to navigate your exit strategically — built from real-world experience, not theory.

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Severance Survival Toolkit

Your complete guide to understanding, evaluating, and negotiating your severance package. Includes templates, scripts, timelines, and the exact framework I used to negotiate $200K+ across four personal exits.

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Toxic Workplace & Corporate Exit Toolkit

The comprehensive toolkit for documenting toxicity, building your case, and executing a strategic exit. Covers everything from evidence collection to your final day walkout strategy.

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The Insider Interview Playbook

Land your next role with confidence. This playbook gives you the hiring manager's perspective — what they're really looking for, how to answer tough questions, and how to negotiate your offer from a position of strength.

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Strategic Exit Consultation With Trina Aguirre

When the stakes are high and you need an insider in your corner. I've sat on the other side of the table for 25+ years — I know exactly how companies think, negotiate, and try to minimize your payout. Whether you're facing a toxic manager, a sudden layoff, or a severance offer that doesn't reflect your value — I'll help you see the full picture and take strategic action.

  • Personalized exit strategy tailored to your specific situation
  • Severance package review and negotiation coaching
  • Documentation strategy and evidence building
  • Script preparation for difficult conversations
  • Insider knowledge of corporate HR tactics
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1:1 Strategic Exit Consultation

with Trina Aguirre, former Fortune 500 HR & Payroll Director & former CPP

"I spent 25+ years building the systems companies use against employees. I've personally negotiated over $200,000 across four strategic exits. I've been exactly where you are — and I know the way out."

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Meet Trina Aguirre

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25+
Years HR & Payroll
$200K+
Personally Negotiated
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Strategic Exits

For 25+ years, I was the one companies called. As a Fortune 500 HR and Payroll Director and former Certified Payroll Professional, I sat in the rooms where termination decisions were made. I built the documentation strategies, reviewed the severance offers, and designed the exit processes that companies still use today. I wrote their playbook — and now I use that insider knowledge to help you beat it.

I've also been on your side of that table. I've personally negotiated over $200,000 across four strategic exits. So when I say I understand the sleepless nights, the Sunday dread, and the gut feeling that you deserve more than what they're offering — I mean it. I've lived it, and I knew exactly how to turn it around because I'd spent decades on the other side.

Toxic workplaces are running rampant and most people walk away with far less than they deserve — simply because they don't know what leverage they actually have. I switched sides to change that. I'm here to give you the insider tools, real strategies, and step-by-step guidance to take your power back. You deserve better, and I'll show you exactly how to get it. I'm not a lawyer and I'm not a therapist — I'm the insider who now works for you.

"Companies have entire departments designed to protect themselves from you. You deserve someone in your corner who knows every move they're going to make before they make it. That's me."
— Trina Aguirre, Founder

Ready to Take Control of Your Exit?

Start with a free assessment or book a consultation. Either way, you'll leave knowing exactly where you stand.

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