Update on the offer letter

[pstall]

Well, talked to my buddy and he said they are just waiting on final approval from their mgr to send and to keep in mind I have to pass a background check(a dig on my past).

So here is my new dilemma on this. I took the last 2 days off to buy some time. I'm 95% certain I'm going to be let go any moment.

Part of me wants to go ahead and give the 2 wk notice because I'm 90% certain the letter goes out this week.

That's a calculated gamble.

I prefer that on my record than being let go.

The plus of being let go is however, I would get a very minmal severance pkg. Real bare bones and be eligible for unemployment.

This would be even more of me swallowing some pride but should I just let them cut me loose and if the offer comes in then that's bonus money?

Or, give the 2wks with the letter pending? From a mental health standpoint I flat out need to leave my job. They have killed me 9 straight months.

Never easy is it. Sorry cwg, only a couple more work related posts from me I promise.

[4Corners]

don't quit so u can claim unemployment

[cookinwithgas]

I just want you to be happy. And mellow. Why do you feel the need to give a 2 week notice for a place that is apparently going to get rid of you and does not give a crap about you? Don't worry about explaining that later - if you have a good reason to do it, do it.

[Happy Panther]

Getting fired isn't necessarily on your record. Do you have people that will give you a recommendation?

Either way you can just say you left. Employers typically will not go into detail about such things.

[Razzy]

I would wait until I got the 2nd job before moving on. You don't want to gamble with the food on your table. If you get "let go" before you get the 2nd job, then you get to bring in some unemployment as well. I know your current job sucks, but the reason why they have been riding your ass for the past few months is because they are trying to make you quit so they don't need to pay you.

[pstall]

razzy i agree but here is the good part. if i leave, i get my pension money now. that is THE only reason i didn't.

im also thinking this, give the 2 wks and if worse case wells pulls back thats cool. i will hustle to find something else but now my wife is working full time and thers a cushion there.

im in cwg's and happys camp on this. i can find folks that will give me a good recom and yeah, they have treated me like crap for a long long time. i have nothing of value except a paycheck from them right now. they have used me and quite frankly, they are on thin ice themselves.

Time to move on.

[Happy Panther]

My only other advice is to enjoy the inevitable time off to the max.

Make it happen.

[lymelizzard]

I'm pretty sure even if you quit that you can still receive unemployment. There is a small waiting period.

Your employer may try to fight it, if so there is a quasi phone adjudication ruling type thing where you just present facts and state you were harassed until you couldn't take it more. Win that your golden.......

[Squirrel]

If you quit you get no unemployment, If you are fired there is a waiting period.

[ladypanther]

If you are fired you will not get unemployment if your employer can show cause..... a problem with your performance, violation of policy, etc. You would have to go through hearings...and the ESC would have to find in your favor.

You definitely do not get it if you quit.

[Doyle]

If you are fired you will not get unemployment if your employer can show cause..... a problem with your performance, violation of policy, etc. You would have to go through hearings...and the ESC would have to find in your favor.

You definitely do not get it if you quit.

You can not be denined unemployment due to performance. About the only way to be denined is by not showing up to work.

[pstall]

just got word from my guy at wells. he said to give the 2 weeks he will take care of the rest.

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Doyle]

Be sure to take a double decker before you leave.

[Anybodyhome]

When using an employer as a reference, the only comment, by law, they are allowed to disclose is:

Q: "Is he eligible for rehire?"

A: "Yes" or "No"

Former employers are not allowed to openly discuss the reasons for your departure or firing, it is a violation of labor laws.

You can list specific people you worked with as professional references, but in most cases these days, prospective employers ask you if they have your permission to speak with your former employer. You do not have to grant it, however, look forward to questions from your new employer in that regard.