05/21/2012

I hate my job and am considering volunteering to be laid off?

I am actually thinking of quitting my job but would prefer to be laid off so I can get a package and/or collect unemployment while I look for something else. My company hasn’t told us they are planning a layoff but hasn’t rejected the idea and many are worried that a layoff is coming. What is the risk to me if I do this?

Best answer:

Answer by Rushevents
The risk is they may just fire you.

I would look for a job while keeping the one you have. If they lay you off then so much the better but if they don’t I think you will find job hunting is tough out there these days and you may take much longer than normal to find a similar paying job.

Besides you are ALWAYS more attractive to a new company if you have a job than if you do not.

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