Quitting or Getting Fired?

[ahmedrocks234]

Firing is worse because it's not your choice. You can deeply love your job and one day have it end and that is one of the worst feelings ever.

[ktheodos]

Quitting without having a plan or going to another job, or taking issue with something you felt is unfair/unjust is bad....being fired means you at least get to collect unemployment, etc., and it doesn't always mean you were to blame....

[Tresbn00]

I hear you loud and clear!  If they would only take into consideration the factors that you mentioned.  Nobody seems to take positive attitude, great work ethic, flawless attendance and a willingness to work hard to get a job done into consideration any more. I have been blessed with employers that recognize those attributes so I am rarely without work.  On the opposite side...I am surprised how many sub-par worker's keep their jobs: people that call in sick several times a month, show up late and leave early, Need to take a fifteen minute break in the morning and afternoon in addition to a lunch hour that lasts seventy minutes. I guess the squeaky wheel does get the grease.

[marciaenglish]

At least when you quit, you leave on your own terms!  But, never quit a job until you have another one lined up!  You could be cutting your own throat!