Potential downsides to getting fired vs quitting: * Company may deem you ineligible for future re-hire * You may have lost the opportunity to have a good refer

Potential downsides to getting fired vs quitting: * Company may deem you ineligible for future re-hire * You may have lost the opportunity to have a good reference * Lack of control of timing * Embarrassing call with manager/HR I don't see what upside there is to getting fired deliberately? In my location you aren't eligible for unemployment benefits if you are fired for cause.