Is it better to quit before getting fired even if you don't have a job lined up yet?

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No. Let them fire you and collect the severance.

If you think you'll be let go, you should be aggressively job hunting.

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No - finding a job without a job is harder and you have no income. Apply apply apply

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Fully agree on this ✌🏻

If you quit you won’t get severance or unemployment so depending on your financial situation it may not be the right move.

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I've quit a job with nothing lined up before with no issues at all. It was easy to get another job. I guess it depends on experience and background.

Not luck, diversification of skills. I have a mainly audit background with CISA certification and a CPA. I am also Quickbooks and Xero certified and know how to do personal and corporate taxes.

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