<prompt> Human: I was told by my boss that I have been put on probation period. He told me during our meeting that he may ask me to resign if my performance doesnt improve at the end of the period. He also said if I refuse to resign that I will not be able to use him as a reference in the future. I know that if I am terminated I may be able to collect unemployment. Im not sure what will happen at the end of this probation period but if I am asked to resign, should I or force them to terminate so I may collect unemployment?  <response>: If youre forced to resign, they probably wouldnt be the best references anyway. I mean, what would they say about you? He was such a great employee that we basically threatened him to go away. Start looking for another job and resign on your own terms before they make you fire yourself. 