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Do you think that it is better to quit rather than get fired?
Asked by Changed
In a performance based position and facing a slowing sales economy, my quota on the job will most likelyy not be met. I could stay there two more months on a performance document and then get fired if numbers are not brought up. Do you think it is better to quit before getting the performance document with the possibility of being fired or to wait things out. This is amid a most recent check point of succeful for me with above average performance. I'd be throwing that history down the drain if I take the chance on getting fired. Should I just quit? I have no othe rjob and the mostpromising one has not started the hiring process yet. Mabe because of the econmy?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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i don't see how they can title it as fired if you are a good employee and due to slow sales ...why not get laid off but if they let you go due to not needing you then that is different and i would ride it out because it will not hurt you resume in anyway as long as they will give you a good reference ...other wise if you are saying you can't get your quota and the other employees are then yes they will fire you..in this case i would probably give a 2wk notice and during this time i would find another job.
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quit. You'll be prepared.
Answered by hossy
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A two week notice should do the trick.
Answered by anthony g
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yea, it looks better on your record
Answered by daniel s
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If you have pride, you'd quit. If you know you can find a different job quick, you'd quit.
If you don't have either and want to try to collect unemployment, you'll wait until you're fired.
Answered by Sgt. Pepper
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give two weeks.
Answered by Baby
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Quitting. Firing only makes life worse.
Answered by Janine S
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Quit for PERSONAL reasons. Give two weeks notice before doing so, just in case you may need that place of business as a reference.
Answered by Talaupa
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rather be quit than fired.not good for ur profile.at least for me....
Answered by street_wizer
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quit your be safe there,rather fired it hurts emotionally,can give you trauma....
Answered by Cold Bloodied Marshmallows
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if u dont make quotas u will be laid off and be eligable for unemployment if u quit u can't
Answered by Jupiter Ceasar Leprechaun II
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If you have to think about it then you probably already know the answer to that.
Answered by Splendidy
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I'd say stay, but also start applying for other jobs. If another job comes up then quit and take it. If not and you get fired, your already one step ahead of the game and you can collect unemployment.
Answered by Kemo
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well if they fire you you can get something for being fired and paid what every near your salary was it could help. its tax not taken o ut therefore remember you hve to take tax out and save it but if you quit why not try right now to put in for jobs and then just before they fire you quit and give 2 weeks notice. that is right thing to do but you cna before they do it.
Answered by Tsunami
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i think you should talk to your boss, or whoever is in charge of firing. if they are trustworthy and reliable, hopefully they can tell you what the deal is, if you should be concerned for your job.
if you should, then start looking for another b/c it would def look better than being fired. that's the best scenario is to try and find one before your numbers fall too much.
good luck!
Answered by Gina B
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well if you think you have a job lined up put in a 2 week notice.That way you will be leaving on good terms.You could stay and get fired,you would be jobless....If there isn't a def. date of your termination,I would quit,with notice.
Answered by chanky
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If you quit you can't benefit from unemployment benefits if you don't get a job right afterwards. Getting fired due to economic circumstances and your company's way of dealing with them should not reflect badly upon your chances of securing another job, and you can then get unemployment for up to six months.
Answered by tool84u_2000
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Now would be an excellent time to review and update your resume including your "current" employment. Start looking seriously for another job, and if something better comes along - then take it. if in the next four weeks things don't pick up, take your job hunt much more seriously, if after 6 weeks, they still haven't picked up, i would have a discussion with your supervisor, and turn in your two week resignation letter.
This way you aren't risking the full 8 weeks and getting fired, or losing the pay thinking you might get fired. And you're not waiting around to see what hits the fan. You will be a far more attractive potential employee if you are working when you apply, than if you recently quit, and it's definitely hard to find work if you were fired from your last place of employment.
Answered by christie w
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Anytime you are fired it looks bad on you. If your next job calls the previous job, they can say you are not re-hireable, but are not legally allowed to give specifics. This may lead the potential employer to think maybe you were fired for stealing, bad attendence, etc. During the next 2 months, put some feelers out there, visit job sites like Monster or Hot Jobs, and definitley give a 2 week notice when you do find a new job. GOOD LUCK!
Answered by kdawg
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Ideal would be to find another job ASAP and be able to give a two week notice and walk right into your new job. If you quit and don't have another job you aren't going to have any income. If you let them fire you you can draw unemployment.
Answered by Classy Granny
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if you let them fire you, you'll be able to collect unemployment benefits- if you quit - no benefits
Answered by Doctor Deth
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