<prompt> Human: Overheard HR on the phone. They will be hiring a temp to take over my role after I finish the user guides and documentation of my role. They will be letting me go due to lack of performance. I am the only source of income for my family, and have credit card debt Ive been slowly paying off. I have a few days of PTO saved up. Can I apply for unemployment if I get fired? Should I put my PTO in now and just apply for jobs?Edit: I live in VA Update: Just got a detailed email on my performance improvement plan which is crazy, you must meet these goals while keeping up with your daily projects Im already working long hours, now I have to work even longer to meet there impossible goals. Update 2 081517 Thank you all for the wonderful advice , Ive updated my resume and started applying , Ive also made copies of all my PTO records and started documenting everything for when they do terminate me. I will keep working here until they fire me and prepare for the worst , this has been a learning g experience. Assistant: Some states make them pay you some of but not all your PTO. Might be smarter to take it now if you will lose it. If they have to pay it out, then maybe hang onto it.Obviously, your top priority should be finding a new job. Time to look up some old contacts and pick up the phone.Human: Can I legally request all my PTO now , I have about 8 days worth. Or should I wait until they give me my two week notice ?  <response>: Theyre not gonna give you 2 weeks notice for being fired. 