Severance - Season 1 -

: When the employee leaves for the day, the chip deactivates. The "outie" has no memory of what they did at work, effectively living a life where their job takes up zero conscious time.

: Once an employee enters the "severed floor," the chip activates, and they lose all memories of their life outside. This work version, or "innie," exists only within the sterile, mid-century modern walls of the office. Severance - Season 1

Work-Life Balance Taken to the Extreme: A Deep Dive into Severance Season 1 : When the employee leaves for the day, the chip deactivates