Tier 2 (general) visa: job terminated, what are my options?

[mosal]

Dear friends

I am currently working in London under Tier 2 General visa. My employer is terminating my contract by the end date of my visa (15 December 2016) just because they're not willing to give me a payrise to meet the minimum salary required t renew my visa.

I am actively looking for another job to try apply for a new visa before my current visa expires on 15 December 2016. I understand that I can still apply within the 28 day grace period if I find a job within the next two months or so.

But my questions is: If I am aiming to seek indefinite leave to remain and considering that I spent 2 out of the 5 years, is it true that if I can't find a job and if I leave the UK on a valid visa (i.e. before 15 December 2016) and come back on another valid Tier 2 visa within 6 months, the it like I haven't left and I need another 3 years to apply for ILR visa?

Can you please shed a light?

Thanks very much in advance

[CR001]

If you don't find another sponsor and leave the UK, you will be subject to the 12 month cooling off period before you can apply and come back. This will start a new 5 year qualifying period for ILR.

What you have 'heard' is not correct.

[mosal]

If you don't find another sponsor and leave the UK, you will be subject to the 12 month cooling off period before you can apply and come back. This will start a new 5 year qualifying period for ILR.

What you have 'heard' is not correct.

Thanks CR001, it'd be a shame if I can't find another job