How to get laid off so I don’t have to quit and therefore forfeiting the benefits?

I initially planned on quitting but now I’m trying to see if I can get laid off instead. Has anyone been able to convince their employer to lay them off? Quoting the below article: “Don’t get fired or quit your job. Instead, get laid off. If you quit or get fired, you get no benefits. But if you get laid off, you can receive a severance, unemployment benefits, subsidized health insurance […]” https://www.financialsamurai.com/dont-get-fired-or-quit-get-laid-off-instead/ Edit 1: been working in corporate America for the same company for 7 years.