The Economic Times

Employee faces tough call on PIP resign now or take termination and benefits? Technicalities leave everyone confused

A Reddit post detailing an employees dismissal following a 60-day performance improvement plan has ignited widespread discussion online. The finance-sector worker disclosed that they were given a choice to resign or be terminated, with similar benefits but different long-term challenges. While resignation enabled a cleaner narrative, termination made the employee eligible for unemployment benefits.