Nobody. Perhaps you want to be laid off when you know your employer may be about to lay off some employees, you'll have an easy time finding a new gig, and the

Nobody. Perhaps you want to be laid off when you know your employer may be about to lay off some employees, you'll have an easy time finding a new gig, and the severance will be nice. But if you want to quit, then quit, and whatever else you do, don't get yourself fired for cause, ever.