What’s the difference between being fired and furloughed?

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furloughed- a promise they’ll rehire you once things are better. Plus (sometimes) you get to keep benefits and a small percentage of your salary (10,20%)

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Fired- your job is gone, usually because you fucked up. You’re not working there again. Laid off- your job is gone. Collect unemployment and sign up for COBRA.
Furloughed- Your job is temporarily gone, and you won’t get paid, but we’re still going to give you benefits. Your job will come back in the future.

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