I have worked "at will" for a company for six months and think i should quit prior to being fired so that finding another position will be easier? Am i correct, and could you give me extra input please?
2007-10-29 15:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by chris g 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
If you think you'll be terminated for cause, then quitting first is the best solution, since you would not be able to collect unemployment or get a severence package. If you think they are going to just lay you off, you would be eligible for both unemployment and a severence package (if the company offers one).
2007-10-29 16:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always better to have a job lined up before you quit, so to look for one prior to your firing is a given. As a person who did the hiring for a major corp, I must tell you that legally we are not allowed to say too much more than this person worked here if they quit before firing. It's too easy to get dragged into court by an disgruntled ex employee. But, if you are fired, then we have an opportunity explain why. But, very vague details only! Like instead of saying he was always late, we have to say he did not meet the expectations for promptness for our particular company. Bottom line, I would send in your two weeks notice. If they fire you then you have a case. They most likely will just say don't come back and accept your notice without giving you a violation for quitting without notice. Note: quitting without a two weeks notice is a guaranteed non-hire elsewhere! Call it in then send it registered mail!
2007-10-29 22:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't give a lot of information to work with.
However, if it is your feeling that you're about to be fired, it would be to your advantage to submit a resignation in order "to pursue other interests".
2007-10-29 22:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't quit, let them fire you. It may make it easier to get unemployment benefits until you secure another job.
2007-10-29 22:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by zipzeronada 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, its a tradeoff. If they terminate you, you can get unemployment.
However, its easier to get a job if you can say that you left on your own terms.
2007-10-29 22:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get fired. this way you have legal recourse to sue and so you can receive unemployment
2007-10-29 22:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by GG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋