Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:58     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They are trying to be nice to you. Take the win. Collect the paycheck. Look for another job.

Tell them you decline their generous offer but you will instead be giving your 2 week notice and look forward to their positive reference. Ask if there are any tasks you can do int he last 2 weeks.

I actually like this advice. I just worry that things will be incredibly awkward during the two weeks if I stay. I don’t know if the added stress is worth a reference I don’t know that I can even trust I will receive.


It is. -btdt and glad to have left on good terms.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:56     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:You aren't protecting yourself either way. Protecting yourself would have been meeting performances. You are just here to argue.

True! But it’s too late for that.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:56     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
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Anonymous wrote:The catch is you don't get fired today out on you butt. You are being fired for performance, that's a big deal and will be difficult to find a new job, especially in this economy.

As I said, I already have a job lined up. I can start Monday.


Then do it. You sound young and foolish.


Everyone is giving you the same advice but you don't want to take it. So quit today.

I understand what everyone is saying, but what proof do I have that they will give a positive reference? They’ll be lying. I’m being bought, and if people can be bought, what even is the purpose of references? I could stay two weeks, cash my check, and still receive a poor reference. I’m just trying to protect myself.


But at least you'd have two weeks pay and benefits. The answer is pretty obvious here. Leaving early is all downside.

I will have a paycheck on Monday. As I said, I have a job lined up. There may be downsides, but this isn’t one of them.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:55     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The catch is you don't get fired today out on you butt. You are being fired for performance, that's a big deal and will be difficult to find a new job, especially in this economy.

As I said, I already have a job lined up. I can start Monday.


Then do it. You sound young and foolish.


Everyone is giving you the same advice but you don't want to take it. So quit today.

I understand what everyone is saying, but what proof do I have that they will give a positive reference? They’ll be lying. I’m being bought, and if people can be bought, what even is the purpose of references? I could stay two weeks, cash my check, and still receive a poor reference. I’m just trying to protect myself.


But at least you'd have two weeks pay and benefits. The answer is pretty obvious here. Leaving early is all downside.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:54     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
You aren't protecting yourself either way. Protecting yourself would have been meeting performances. You are just here to argue.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:51     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The catch is you don't get fired today out on you butt. You are being fired for performance, that's a big deal and will be difficult to find a new job, especially in this economy.

As I said, I already have a job lined up. I can start Monday.


Then do it. You sound young and foolish.


Everyone is giving you the same advice but you don't want to take it. So quit today.

I understand what everyone is saying, but what proof do I have that they will give a positive reference? They’ll be lying. I’m being bought, and if people can be bought, what even is the purpose of references? I could stay two weeks, cash my check, and still receive a poor reference. I’m just trying to protect myself.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:49     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think your bosses are trying to be nice. It’s not a catch, they’re trying not to take away your salary overnight. For a lot of people, this would be life saving.

All you have to say is “thank you for the generous offer to be able to keep working temporarily, but I have been able to line up other employment, so today will be my last day.”



I hear what you’re saying, but I honestly feel like, if they are displeased with my performance, why do they want me to continue being a poor performer for another two weeks? I don’t think they’re being kind, I think they are covering their schedule. I feel like they think I’m naive enough to believe it’s what you’re saying.

I mean, I just don’t know how you can tell someone your performance is negatively affecting the company’s bottom line, but stay on for two more weeks sucking us dry! It doesn’t make sense. It has to be because I’m a warm body they don’t otherwise have. Or I’m cynical.


Actually you just sound immature. I can see why you're being let go. You asked a question here, plenty of people respond, and you seem to just want to argue with everyone. Do whatever you want, nobody here really cares.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:48     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:You can't use one reference for a job. You may need them in a few years.

I’ve had jobs since I was 15 and have plenty of other references. I’m curious why you think I might need them in a few years? It’s an entry level position with incredible turnaround. I doubt my current bosses will even still be there in a few years.


You can’t use references from when you were 15. I’d laugh if a resume with that came across my desk.

I’m obviously not going to, but that poster made an assumption that this has been my only job. My “job” right now is graduate school. That’s what I’m doing with my time right now. I have plenty of academic references I can use when the time comes.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:48     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:I think your bosses are trying to be nice. It’s not a catch, they’re trying not to take away your salary overnight. For a lot of people, this would be life saving.

All you have to say is “thank you for the generous offer to be able to keep working temporarily, but I have been able to line up other employment, so today will be my last day.”




This is the best advice on here.
We don't know anything about your employers but they didn't want to toss you out same day with no income, so they actually are pretty nice and generous on that front. You don't need that, so you can counter with just staying a week or just wrapping up today. Just be courteous.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:48     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The catch is you don't get fired today out on you butt. You are being fired for performance, that's a big deal and will be difficult to find a new job, especially in this economy.

As I said, I already have a job lined up. I can start Monday.


Then do it. You sound young and foolish.


Everyone is giving you the same advice but you don't want to take it. So quit today.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:47     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:I think your bosses are trying to be nice. It’s not a catch, they’re trying not to take away your salary overnight. For a lot of people, this would be life saving.

All you have to say is “thank you for the generous offer to be able to keep working temporarily, but I have been able to line up other employment, so today will be my last day.”



I hear what you’re saying, but I honestly feel like, if they are displeased with my performance, why do they want me to continue being a poor performer for another two weeks? I don’t think they’re being kind, I think they are covering their schedule. I feel like they think I’m naive enough to believe it’s what you’re saying.

I mean, I just don’t know how you can tell someone your performance is negatively affecting the company’s bottom line, but stay on for two more weeks sucking us dry! It doesn’t make sense. It has to be because I’m a warm body they don’t otherwise have. Or I’m cynical.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:45     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You can't use one reference for a job. You may need them in a few years.

I’ve had jobs since I was 15 and have plenty of other references. I’m curious why you think I might need them in a few years? It’s an entry level position with incredible turnaround. I doubt my current bosses will even still be there in a few years.


You can’t use references from when you were 15. I’d laugh if a resume with that came across my desk.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:43     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You don't want this problem down the road. You never know when you'll need to phone in a favor of them even for a reference for licensure or something. 2 weeks is nothing wnd is standard practice. They sound reasonable. You dont. Play the long game.

This job is entry level and not at all related to my career field. It’s just a job with hours that worked with my school and childcare schedule.


You really never know what is going to happen. The best practice is to leave on good terms from every job if at all possible. You're already being fired for cause, I think the mature move is to get over the "ick" and finish out the month.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:41     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
FWIW many of us have had many jobe and left many places under various conditions.
We are saying do the time, get the positive reference.
Later on you may have to fill out a form or application without gaps. You don't want a bad reference "fired for cause."
References are written. You don't know the future.
The place may well have nany faults. But it's a risk less way to learn something if you stay. In general, sloughing off because you are tuned out is such a newbie 20 something thing tomdo.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2025 09:40     Subject: I’m being let go, but there’s a catch—
I think your bosses are trying to be nice. It’s not a catch, they’re trying not to take away your salary overnight. For a lot of people, this would be life saving.

All you have to say is “thank you for the generous offer to be able to keep working temporarily, but I have been able to line up other employment, so today will be my last day.”