Disability Applications: Being Fired vs Quitting
I am currently having a very difficult time working. I have fibromyalgia, PNES, anxiety and depression. I may also have lupus but I have not had any formal diagnosis yet.
I just used all of my FMLA time to work on appointments and treatments for the extreme flare ups and seizures that I have been having, then started having some other types of flare ups often accompanied by a butterfly rash at the very end.
This week I missed 2 days of work that I expect that I will be written up for each. My work has a "3 strikes and you're out" policy.
My husband and I are in a bit of a disagreement on how best to handle next steps. I want to quit. I've never been fired before and the thought of it gives me panic attacks alone.
My husband wants me to wait and get fired because 1) I could get unemployment and 2) because he thinks that it would be more compelling if I end up needing to apply for disability.
What do you guys think? In your experience, does getting fired from jobs due to not being able to perform from health issues increase your chances of getting accepted for disability?
Thank you for your time and guidance.