Your main issue is whether your current boss will be a good reference or not. Secure that. Then, all things being equal, take the unemployment. When looking

Your main issue is whether your current boss will be a good reference or not. Secure that. Then, all things being equal, take the unemployment. When looking for a job, wanting to leave a remote position for something local is reasonable. Make sure your boss will give a good recommendation that is consistent with whatever way you want to describe your old situation. If the fact is that in one year, you held a sales position and made $0 worth of sales, then it doesn't matter if you quit or were fired -- you need to explain that.