Controlling the narrative????

So, I got a courtesy meeting today. I thought I was going to be laid off but turns out I will be laid off on Monday or sometime next week.

I am not worried as I luckily have savings. The one thing that bothered me was they said this is an opportunity for me to “control the narrative.” Like if I can find a job before then and quit. Or if they just want me to quit. Not sure what they meant by that. What’s the narrative otherwise?

Any advice to help me understand what they might mean.

I don’t need emotional support as the firm was upping hours and is currently looking for a PE partner. I wasn’t thrilled about the future of the firm anyway.