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I found out today that I am going to get let go soon. Should I quit before they fire me?

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    no the thing to do began your new job search immediately continuity in working is the key to success

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    I would say not if you can help it. They were kind enough to hire you and pay you for what you've done, you could return the favor by staying for the time they plan on keeping you so as to not throw a monkey wrench in their plans. Also it would more than likely put the crunch on coworkers who have nothing to do with the decision.

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    Indeed. If the team is really not interested in my knowledge and hard work it's not worth staying there. It's easier to find better opportunities outside with free time than being occupied with a task they will not appreciate at the end of the day.

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    If you don't want it one your job record you've been fired, then quit. If you've you've pot in enough his for unemployment, then get fired so you can draw unemployment so you have a cushion until you are able to land a new job.

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    If you "heard" that you are getting let go soon I would question your "source" and then go talk to the boss and find out if 1 it's true, 2 if it is, what can you do to change that mind, 3 if nothing will, at least ask what you could do to change what got you let go so that you don't make the same mistake at the next job.

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    I would, you don't want being fired on your resume.

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    No, collect unemployment until you found another job. You would know if you did something to wrong to fired and wouldn't be hearing it through the grape vine

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    Not unless you already have another job lined up, better to keep working as long as you can while looking for another job and or applying for unemployment benefits.

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    That would be a very good idea.

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    If you already have another job lined up, then yes.

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    That depends on a number of factors: did you do something to get fired? Have you been there long enough to get unemployment? Are you being fired or laid off? Can you comfortably answer the question "Why were you fired" when interviewing for another job?

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    No. You are not eligible for unemployment if you quit. Make them fire you, it may be more uncomfortable for you, but it puts you in a better place. Future employers are going to ask why you left the job anyways, and saying you quit so you wouldn't get fired doesn't sound any better than just getting fired.

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    No if they let you go or lay you off, you may be able to claim unemployment. If you quit most likely won’t be able to. Also it will be easier to find a job if you are currently employed. More employers will call you in for an interview at least.

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    If you’re 100pct certain that is the case I would get the resumes flowing ASAP.

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    No stay, and look for another job while still employed

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    No, the best thing to do is look for work. It could be awhile before a new job is available.

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    Start looking for a job ASAP while continuing to support your company until your last day. But it’s helpful if you have a mutual separation date set.

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    Hell no! Let them fire you. If you quit, you will not be eligible for unemployment. Also if there’s severance involved, you will likely be forfeiting that as well. Fire away.

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    No if you want unemployment. Yes if you found a new job

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    No stick it out be looking for another job but don’t burn any bridges thing could change

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    It depends on how soon you can put in two weeks notice or you can just wait. You will have to find or start looking for another job though

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    Go in and talk to the boss about it. Make it easy so they’ll recommend you for your next job.

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    Are you getting fired or laid off? I see people use these words interchangeably. If you're getting fired, maybe. If you're getting laid off, no. Being laid off means you can get unemployment insurance benefits which will help you till you get your next job.

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    Haha - I might be in the same boat.

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    No, if you resign you get nothing! If they fire you they will have to pay all that is required by law!

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    Sorry to hear that. But, is the source reliable? Is it a surprise? Either way, quitting means no unemployment and no severance. So, quitting seems more about ego/pride. Sometimes things don't work out and you'll leave in a better light if you take the separation maturely and respectfully

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    No. If you quit, you can't claim unemployment, and you may need that during your job search.