<prompt> Human: Repost from rUnemploymentHey all! Long story short, due to my trying to do the right thing by informing my employer that I am searching for something closer to home 2 hour commute currently, Northeastern U.S. winters making it tough, Ive been offered two weeks severance or they might have to make a decision. Can I still apply for unemployment if I take it? Edit: Sorry for the mutiple posts, crappy mobile connection timed out but must have submitted anyway.  <response>: You shouldnt EVER inform your current employer that you are searching for work. It has nothing to do with doing the right thing. Its about protecting yourself from situations like this. 