I recently found myself in a tough situation at my job in the UK financial services sector, where I had been working since earlier this year. As my probation period was nearing its end, I had a review meeting with my manager. During this meeting, I was presented with three options: my contract could convert to full-time, my probation could be extended, or I could face termination. The very next day, I received a call from HR offering me a choice: I could resign or be terminated immediately. After some consideration, I chose to resign. Now, I'm second-guessing whether that was the right decision. HR mentioned I would receive pay during a one-month garden leave, which gives me some financial cushion while I look for a new job. However, I'm concerned about how this resignation might affect my future job prospects. I’ve heard mixed opinions on whether resigning was the better option compared to being terminated, especially regarding references and eligibility for unemployment benefits. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? What would you have done?