I understand the implications of my question but just asking hypothetically. Some folks put in for an EOI and didn’t get it so what if he/she left willingly and then claimed unemployment? I know this isn’t an admirable question...
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Go to your doctor. Tell him because of Covid and all the BS at work, that you feel you’re going crazy. You’ll get a note to take time off which you’re covered for. Then ride it out.
If you leave on your own, you are not eligible to claim unemployment. You have to be terminated. That's why many companies don't fire people, they just make it h–l so that the person has no choice but to quit - then the company doesn't have to pay unemployment.
If you are too valuable to be EOI’d you need to negotiate something with your boss. I know someone who basically negotiated a doubling of his salary (then a year later received EOI).
There are no dumb questions.
If you had looked at Texas’ unemployment information for as little as an hour during layoff time you’d have noticed that you can’t have willingly resigned other than some unusual circumstance most of us will never encounter upon which you are specifically asked for your resignation. If you willingly leave your position you’re not eligible for unemployment. I’m guessing that holds true most anywhere. At least it’s been true in the states I’ve lived in.