Taking a bit of a different tact. Let's look at this as an opportunity to find where you really should be in life. Not just what you think you can do, but what you're really good at. If you can swing it, this is where investing in a career coach will actually make you more money and set you up for career success. I've used one for 20 years after languishing for 10 years. Go to www.sixfigures.com and www.dice.com to see what type of nominclature or words that are now the new "buzz" words in your industry. At the top of your resume, aggregate all the years experience you've got. e.g. 10+ years in IT success . Use measurables that are either revenue, percentage or other metrics based in each job function. For example, developed a process that shortened the turn around time frame by 20% or increased the portfolio of new partners by 10. People see metrics and they think the person is detail oriented and get it done person. Another tip. When you see a job you are interested DO NOT apply directly. Instead use linked in and find someone you know to refer you into their company. They usally get a bonus (sometimes sizable enough to pay for XMas) by referring you in. You also bypass the initial screen and go straight to the phone interview. Congrats on the new opportunity. Remember the only difference between a rut and a groove is your mindset.

Anonymous wrote:Why would they ask OP to resign instead of just terminating her? The only reason I can think of is unemployment.

Not an employment lawyer, but probably to avoid a potential lawsuit. I think people hire lawyers a lot more than you realize when they get let go.

Anonymous wrote:If they're asking you to resign, you qualify for unemployment. Unemployment offices deal with this all the time.

This, as long as you have documentation. My boss was nasty and really inappropriate during my maternity leave, making all kinds of threats via email. I had no issue getting unemployment after they looked at the emails.

Why would they ask OP to resign instead of just terminating her? The only reason I can think of is unemployment.

Being asked to resign means they want you out; they will fire you (but that is harder for them). Because of that, you may be in a position to negotiate for more time.

Nothing else really. They don't want your work, and severance would involve HR; if they are going to go there, they might as well fire you.

From hr person for fed


Ask for more time to leave
2more weeks or even 4
Ask. Them to not contest your unemployment

And yes better for you to quit vs get fired

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You sound like the kind of employee everyone wants.

Yeah, because everyone respects a person who just pulls down their pants when the company tells them to.

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Anonymous wrote:You don't. Unemployment isn't available if you quit. So don't do it, OP. Insist on being fired or laid off.

+1

They don't want to pay unemployment which is why they asked you to resign. Make them fire you.

Or they are giving you the opportunity to resign so when your next job calls for a reference they don't have to say they fired you.

This logic is terrible. If you were such a good employee, why would you just resign? People aren't stupid. The bottom line is that you are involuntarily separated from your employment. The reason why and the mechanics behind it are just hair splitting.

If they're asking you to resign, you qualify for unemployment. Unemployment offices deal with this all the time.

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Anonymous wrote:I think I'd rather resign than be fired. At least you can spin a resignation in your favor. It's harder to justify being fired when applying for new jobs.

How would they know the difference?

DH opted for being fired.

I told a former employer that I would not quit and they would have to fire me. Didn't hurt me getting a new job at all. AND I got unemployment.

Have you since applied for a federal government or federal contractor job? Most of them have the question about whether you have been fired or terminated for cause. Also, as a federal contractor, it was on the form I needed to complete to get my federal credentials to access federal IT systems.

Not the PP. My brother was fired once. He applied for a feb contract job, got the job and secret clearance.

Just be honest.

Why can't you say you were laid off? Is there any reason why OP shouldn't ask HR about unemployment? UI is an insurance fund that your employer pays into so it will be there if they lay employees off. You should be able to make claims when you need it. Many companies also have the policy that they will only confirm that you worked for them and the dates. They will not elaborate on whether you quit or were fired.

This stuff happens to people, OP. Don't get too down about it, just make sure you know why it happened so you can plan accordingly.

You are being terminated without cause! So the question is moot.

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Anonymous wrote:I think I'd rather resign than be fired. At least you can spin a resignation in your favor. It's harder to justify being fired when applying for new jobs.

How would they know the difference?

DH opted for being fired.

I told a former employer that I would not quit and they would have to fire me. Didn't hurt me getting a new job at all. AND I got unemployment.

Have you since applied for a federal government or federal contractor job? Most of them have the question about whether you have been fired or terminated for cause. Also, as a federal contractor, it was on the form I needed to complete to get my federal credentials to access federal IT systems.

I thought some employers asked: Have you ever been fired, terminated for cause, or asked to resign?

I think they often ask you to resign because firing you takes a lot of work on their part (and you can sue them if you don't think they have cause). And, honestly, do you think they have cause? Did they give you due process on your evaluations? Do they have the paperwork to fire you?

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Anonymous wrote:I think I'd rather resign than be fired. At least you can spin a resignation in your favor. It's harder to justify being fired when applying for new jobs.

How would they know the difference?

DH opted for being fired.

I told a former employer that I would not quit and they would have to fire me. Didn't hurt me getting a new job at all. AND I got unemployment.

You sound like the kind of employee everyone wants.