Yeah, the difference is subtle.   I know I was fired like this once, and I still say I was fired, but from the boss&#x27; actions at the time? I think he was super surprised that I made that choice; he fully expected me to do the &quot;do this thing&quot; part of the &quot;do this thing or quit&quot; ultimatum.<p>I mean, it <i>was</i> an ultimatum, but as far as I can tell, I could very well have simply done what the boss asked of me and kept the job.