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A Few Ways to Cope with Getting Fired from your Job

A Few Ways To Cope With Getting Fired From Your Job

Getting Fired:
               It is something everybody dreads and hopes will never happen to them, however, the truth is that it happens to the best of us. Whether you are a money-hungry young professional or an old-time executive, you just never know when you will be handed the pink slip.
Since no law stipulates that a company can not fire you at will given a somewhat valid reason, there are no moral barriers when it comes to discharging an employee. So, the best way to cope, if you do get fired, is to be prepared, handle it with grace and make the most of it.[/size]

Prepare Yourself:
               Even if you do not believe there is the slimmest possibility that your employer would kick your polished behind out the door, be on the lookout. You do not know if the new supervisor has it in for you and is just waiting for the slightest screw up on your part to take you out like trash.
You can be the best employee three years running, never miss a day of work and have a bunch of golden stars in your personal file but losing your cool with a superior one day might be enough to garner you the pink slip.
As we have mentioned in earlier articles, constantly keeping your resume up-to-date is a no-brainier. The last thing you want to do is start working on your CV once you have to start looking for a job, which is a job in itself.
Another task on your "getting fired with ease" checklist is sporadically checking the classifieds to see what your industry has to offer and which new opportunities are out there.

Do Not be Angry:
               The first thing you want to do is go on an insult rampage about your boss hairpiece and small feet. It is very likely that he might hate letting you go as much as you hate getting fired.

Find Out The Real Reason:
               There is a big difference between getting fired and being laid off. Ask whether this is an overall decision because of your attitude in the workplace, one specific event or a result of downsizing and cutting costs.

Do Not Waste Any Time:
               The bomb was dropped and now you know why but there is no use in reminiscing about old memories from office. Unless you see the possibility of negotiating your job back, make a clean exit.

Stay On Good Terms:
               You should not want to burn any bridges for the future, especially considering that upcoming employers might be phoning your ex boss for references.

Finalize All Paperwork:
               Make sure that all official papers concerning your employment contract and the reason for your dismissal are in place. Find out if you are entitled to a severance package or some kind of outbound bonus.

Pack Up And Go:
               Do not roam around telling coworkers you just got fired but rather inconspicuously gather your personal belongings (and we are not talking about the coffee machine and network printer). There is no need to go from office to office to say goodbye to everyone at work. Simply take the time to call your closest coworkers that evening, they will understand.
If you think your life is downhill from now on then do not despair. This might be a blessing in disguise.

Last edited by alisiddiqui (2015-03-27 11:18:54)