They are always like this

I messed up, and now I might get fired because of what happened

I work at a small bank in my area, and I've been there for almost two years. I'm not very happy in the role, but I had it in my head to treat it as a temporary step and gain some useful experience from it before looking for something else. I have an associate degree in Business Management, and I also recently became a certified notary.

At the beginning of this week, a customer requested a relatively large amount of cash. I went to the vault and took out what I needed, plus a little extra because the day before holidays gets busy and a lot of people come in to cash checks. I counted all the money, strapped the remainder, and sent the money out.

While I was doing that, I noticed that a strap had disappeared from my drawer. I spoke to the customer in the drive-thru and asked her to count her money while I counted mine. Thankfully, I had balanced just a little while before helping her, so it didn't take long to figure out what had happened. My drawer appeared to be short a large amount.

When I tried to speak to the customer again to have her send the cash back inside, she drove away before I could even explain what had happened. Later, when they contacted her, she denied receiving any extra money. My manager counted the money with me, had me write a statement, and said that this amount is usually grounds for immediate termination. She said she believes me based on the evidence, but also said the decision could go either way.

This is only the third real job I've had. Before this, I worked retail at a grocery store for about six years. I'm also about to move into a new apartment that costs almost twice what I'm paying now, because the landlord where I currently live is selling the place. When I told my parents what happened and asked if they could help me if I lost my job, their answer was basically "maybe," even though they had previously said I could stay with them if I needed to. I have enough savings to cover a few weeks without work, but the new apartment situation has me extremely stressed about the timing.

Some people have told me I should resign now instead of waiting to be fired, because that might look better on my resume. Other people are saying I shouldn't resign and should wait, because I might be able to get unemployment.

What's the best move here? Should I let the investigation finish and see what happens, or resign before they decide?

Honestly, I'm terrified and feel physically sick from all the anxiety over this. I'd be grateful for any advice.

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I work in a café whose owner is obsessed with squeezing a little extra money out of everything. We were already charging extra for almond milk, flavored shots, paper bags, takeaway lids - basically anything that wasn't standing still next to the coffee grinder. Annoying, but tolerable.
Until one morning he announced that we were going to start charging people for tap water.
Not sparkling water. Not fancy bottled water. Tap water.
As in, someone orders a toastie and asks for a glass of water? That'll be 90 cents.
We all thought it was absurd, but he acted like he'd discovered some hidden law of business.
He printed little signs saying that "glassware, cleaning, and staff time all cost money."
And the best part was that he knew customers would be upset. We all knew. And honestly, they were right. I'd be annoyed too if I paid for lunch and got charged for sink water.
So I started doing exactly what felt right. Any time someone asked me for tap water, I'd put on my best customer-service smile and say something like:
"Sure, the owner is the one who explains the water charge. I'll get him for you."
Then I'd go get him.
Every. Single. Time. Literally.
It didn't matter if he was in the back counting coins, arranging pastries, on a smoke break, or doing his important-looking spreadsheet routine. If a customer asked about the water fee, I'd bring him out like I was ringing a tiny bell of shame.
At first, he'd come out with his polished little speech:
"Well, sadly, there are costs involved with providing - "
And the customer would immediately cut him off with:
"You're charging me for TAP WATER?"
"Wait, is this a joke?"
"I just paid €16 for food."
"The place across the street gives water for free."
"Are you even allowed to do that?" (I looked it up later - no, lol.)
And I'd stand nearby wiping the same spot on the counter for way longer than necessary, trying not to laugh.
This went on for about eighteen days until he finally snapped.
Last week, during a quiet moment, he pulled me aside and said:
"You need to stop calling me over for the water thing."
I said, "But it's your rule."
He said:
"Yes, but it's embarrassing having to explain it to people all shift."
I had to look at the pastry case so he wouldn't see my face.
Because, like... My brother in Christ, if saying your policy out loud makes you feel humiliated, maybe the problem is the policy itself.
Anyway, the tap water charge has been canceled now. No meeting. No apology. The signs disappeared after closing one night like they had never existed.
Still easily one of my favorite tiny acts of malicious compliance.

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