Quit or be fired

[mediatix8]

Well..... which do you choose? I'm not in this situation but I know this is how they've been letting people go where I work. I know that technically you don't get unemployment if you are fired but I think there are ways around that. But then if you quit are you more likely to be considered "eligible for rehire?" I would think not if they forced you to quit but then again I could be wrong. Any thoughts?

[netglow, ASN, RN]

But this is nursing.

Nursing is a different world. Remember our errors/inadequacies can have serious consequences.

This comes from a previously corporate girl. In the corporate world nobody really cares why you left your previous job. The practicing healthcare field operates in a way that has no similarities. Sure more and more facilities are corporate empires these days, but those who decide your fate operate in their own world with their own rules.

[Tampa121]

I work in Florida in Workers comp. when i interviewed i told them i was computer illiterate. they told me they would teach me and not to worry about the quota, well, i was placed on a performance improvement plan and have not met it. hr told me they are going to let me go before Christmas 2011. I went to my doctor today because of the stress. Should I quit and offer 3 weeks notice stating my reason is "it is not a good fit"? My MD said they will try to fight it I attempt to collect unemployment. Side note-I docuented i was belittled and demeaned by a co-worker. they moved her desk away from me. i am sick over this, no sleep. losing weight, etc. Thank you.

[PsychNurseWannaBe, BSN, RN]

Even if you are in at "at will" state, yes you can be fired for any reason; however depending on the situation, you could sue for wrongful termination. For example, fire me because I accumulated 6 points in attendence, while your favorite has 13 and still working. If they don't follow their own policies, it opens them up to legal issues.

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

I don't understand the semantics question.

Fire = Discharge = Terminate. No. Cause. Required.

In my state the "semantics " determine whether you can collect unemployment or not, and that's a pretty huge deal when you have bills to pay. If you're terminated for cause, no benefits. If you're discharged without cause or laid off, you can collect.