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[quote=Anonymous]Another reason to stay.  If you are laid off, you can tell future employers that your position was phased out as your previous company was moving away from your area of specialization.  Often, employers know basics of competitors in the same field and they will know that Acme Contracting was moving away from field A and into fields B  and C.  I had that happen once and my next employer knew looking at my skill set that my previous employer was no longer in the area I specialized in (all federal contractors).  It is a far worse ding on your resume to quit with no job to go to and without a solid reason (such as harassment, unfair management practices, or whatever).  Then you'll be noted as a person who could do that to the next employer.  Employers like to think that employees will remain loyal to them until the employer lets the employee go rather than the employee leaving, especially without cause.  This plus there is no reason to turn down the unemployment insurance.  Last, in your situation, you will definitely be laid off and eligible for unemployment.  Unemployment is for those employees who were involuntarily let go for no fault of their own.[/quote]

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