Forced Resignation vs. Termination: Which Is Better for Future Job Prospects?

Comparison: Forceful Resignation vs. Termination Letter

I want to know which one is better: forceful resignation or termination letter. What are the pros and cons between these two methods of resignation? What are the chances of getting a new job through a termination letter/forceful resignation?

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I do not understand the difference between forceful termination and termination when it is at the instance of the employer. You have further confused the members by calling it resignation. Please clearly describe, even if it means using more words, what you want to know.

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B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Advisor
Mumbai

As B. Saikumar mentioned, your query is confusing. It looks like you meant 'forceful resignation'—please confirm. Presuming this to be your intent regarding the usage of the terminology, it's always better to prefer forceful resignation to termination, since it serves the purpose of BOTH the organization (removing the employee from the company's rolls with minimal consequences) AND the future of the employee. However, there could be situations when 'termination' would become the de facto action/response from the organization's end—such as disciplinary issues, integrity issues, theft, etc.

Hope this clarifies your query.

Regards,
TS

I would just make assumptions here. If you are an employee and you committed a grave offense against one of the policies of your company, which is obviously punishable by termination, and you are being called by HR and given choices whether to resign voluntarily or wait and allow the company to issue a termination letter to you, I would suggest choosing the former. But in doing so, as much as possible, try to be good to your employer still, especially to HR and your superior. Because when the time comes for your new employment prospect to call them for a background check, the possibility is still high that they will vouch for you. If not, even being neutral is already fair enough.

Hope this helps.

Regards, Onilrem

It's difficult for an employee to get a job with a termination letter in hand. There are chances of getting other jobs if it's a forceful resignation, as the future employer may not know that it is a forceful resignation unless the employee himself reveals it or if it comes to you for background check verification.

In my opinion, taking a forceful resignation is better than providing a termination letter to avoid complexities and other legal problems from the employee. It is also advantageous for the smooth process of the organization. On humanitarian grounds, we can just push out the employee from our own organization to avoid any sort of discrepancies. Let him live elsewhere peacefully, and we can also proceed peacefully.

Regards,
Bharghavi

Forceful Resignation vs. Termination Letter

Forceful resignation is a better option than taking a termination letter. Forceful resignation does not clarify whether it is normal or forceful. Additionally, you can claim an experience certificate based on the resignation, relieving letter, no-due certificate, etc.

According to me, both the words "termination" and "forceful resignation" are the same. Both will affect the future of the employee. Thinking from the recruiter's perspective, they will never accept the reasons given by the new candidate. So, if possible, just use "resignation" on the service certificate.

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I want to know which one is better: forceful resignation or a termination letter. What are the pros and cons between these two methods of resignation? What are the chances of getting a new job through a termination letter/forceful resignation?

Comparison of Resignation and Termination

Resignation is comparatively better than termination. Obviously, termination denotes that the employer was not satisfied with your performance, whereas resignation means you have quit the job, and this matters for future employment.

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