Genuine question: is it possible / how do you request to get laid off? My coworkers are fine but I genuinely hate the work in consulting and this, coupled with the pandemic and BLM and family issues at home has been destroying my mental health that I cry myself to sleep every night. Every day feels like hell and the only thing that keeps me going is that I’m one day closer to my death, work gives me no chance to rest and take care of my mental health and I am ready to quit, even without a backup

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Even without a backup Job offer because I just want to live for once. The problem is that the effects of the pandemic will last another year or so at the least, and I want to be able to file for unemployment benefits because $400/week is better than nothing while I rest and recover.

Yes, a sabbatical is an option, but I do not want to return to consulting. I am so tired of it. I would actually be getting paid less by taking a sabbatical (20% base pay) rather than getting unemployment benefits at my state (CA).

I’m on a long term project and with fairly good performance ratings so I don’t think I’ll be a part of the first round of layoffs (when they come). How do I get laid off (instead of getting fired or quitting voluntarily) so I could qualify for U/E benefits?

Don’t quit. This will be over soon.

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