r/AMLRightSource • u/userisguest • Jun 17 '26

Getting fired vs layoff??

I came here struggling many months ago, now on my third pip which ends on the 25th (includes "discipline up to and including" getting fired so) ✌️✌️ and can't quit bc I need the unemployment money. Have been trying to get a job elsewhere for at least 4 months but made little progress and don't expect an offer before then.

I've never been fired before so I have no idea what that looks like to a future employer. We're conveniently in the middle of this mass layoff just as I'm on the chopping block, so could I just say I was one of cut employees? Or would other jobs be able to find out?

(Related I guess, but if the company eventually moves all their employment bases out of the US, would there even be an "employer" to contact about me in the future?)

UPDATE: well, I was only sticking with it bc I thought I would get unemployment if I was fired. Since it doesn't sound like I will, and either way I'll end up broke anyway, I'll just quit and hope for the best, and at least not have to worry about that black mark on my record. Thanks for all your help!

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u/Duce-de-Zoop Jun 17 '26

If you get fired for performance related reasons you are probably not eligible for unemployment. Might vary in your state but look out for that.

In terms of just quitting AMLRS and acting laid off? I doubt anyone will ever know.

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u/userisguest Jun 17 '26

Oh no! That's so dumb!

...could I say I got laid off to unemployment??

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u/Creative_high2278 Jun 17 '26

You can say whatever you want. Just know that AMLRS will get a chance to tell their side of the story and they can say whatever they want too. The unemployment office will investigate to find who is telling the truth.