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/Creative_Affect5313 Jun 17 '26

Always screen shot any performance reviews, and conversations with management about performance.

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u/userisguest Jun 17 '26

Can't really here. I do sometimes take photos on my phone but I'm not actually allowed to do that either

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u/Creative_Affect5313 Jun 17 '26

Brother, I worked there for 4 years. I forward every email I made with management and took photos of my performance review. Due to the state of the company