looking for a new job?

Question

If you tell your employer you are looking for a new job but you don't want to quit until you find one and if your employer hires someone to take your place before you DO find one, would you have "quit" or been "fired"?

The reason for telling my employer is I am a commuter (3 hours) and have worked for this company over 10 years (only 2 years commuting). My boss and I have a very good relationship. I think she was surprised that I was going to find employement closer to home. She asked me what I was going to do if she found my replacement before I found a job and I told her jokingly she could fire me and I'd collect unemployment...she then said "no because you have just quit" to which I said "NO, I'm still working until I find a job" I have not been fired. I have not been replaced. She is letting me find something first. She doesn't want to lose me and it may take a while to find something in this state. My question was merely if I HAD to collect unemployment I would have to be fired, not quit ;)

Thanks for your answers!

Answer 1

I would say that the person had been "let go" by the employer. Unless and until you tender your resignation with a last date of employment you've not quit. You might be able to work something out with your employer to have your file say that you resigned rather than were terminated.

It's conventional wisdom to not tell your present employer that you're seeking other employment until you're ready to resign.

Answer 2

Why be uppity? You have announced your intention to leave, the move came from you. By getting in the person before you go they can learn from you.

However, an intention to leave is not the same as a decision to leave. Your employer had a choice, to pay you more and persuade you to stay, or let you go. He has decided to let you find your own worth on the labour market.

If you give or have given notice, then you have quit, but if he has given you notice then you have been fired.

Answer 3

In the first place, you never announce to your present employer that you are looking for another job (for whatever reason), unless you are willing to give a definite date as to when you will quit regardless of whether you find one or not. No employer will appreciate knowing that an employee is looking for a job and will quit at any time of his/her choosing. They might as well hire a replacement soonest if only to avoid any disruption in workflow in the long-term.

Answer 4

I suggest not telling your boss that you were looking for a new job until you actually found one, or even gotten an interview....and once you found a new job, give your two weeks, then start your new job at the end of those two weeks....not fair to your employer, or you.....but, quitting would be better, because then, you dont have to tell your new employer you got fired.....

Answer 5

I don't know if "fired" is the right terminology, but they could "let you go", which looking at it I guess is just a nice way of being fired. But if they're nice about it, they may give you the option. If you weren't asked to leave, then you quit. But if you're unsure, you could ask your supervisor.

Answer 6

Next time, don't tell your employer you are looking for another job. Not until you can give definite notice and resign.

Looks like you were fired.

Your employer acted hastily and was prob. afraid and acted so fast.

Answer 7

I honestly would start looking really fast! but. I would not quit. That is your only source for money. I would hang on to it til I found another. Try and get as much out of them as you can! lol

Answer 8

You And Me Both.Right Now Iam Unployed. If You Find One.

Answer 9

Displaced?

Answer 10

your employer has no right to replace you until you give official written notice.