Posts

#JobSearch : Got Fired? Do This To Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever. Your Not Alone, in Fact, over 40% of Americans Have Been Fired. MUst REad!

/in /by

Even though it can feel like the end of the world, I know you will bounce back from being fired from your last role. I encourage you to look at this situation as a moment to reflect on your career and learn from the experience.

And just remember that you are not alone. In fact, over 40% of Americans have been fired at least once in their career. And according to data from Intoo and the Harris Poll, 23% of people lose their jobs three or more times throughout their career. What’s more important is how you will move forward. Here are 4 steps to help you navigate the aftermath and what you should do next.

Step 1: Get Your Mindset Right.

Getting fired from a job can be traumatizing. Layoff anxiety is a thing, and it can cause you to dwell on negative thoughts that can hinder your self-confidence. Take some time to grieve and let all your emotions out. It won’t happen overnight but take little steps towards accepting the situation and understanding that the past is the past.

This predicament is only temporary and you’ll more than likely be able to find a new job (that may even pay better) soon. The key thing is to learn from the experience, and use that lesson to improve upon your skills.

 

Like this Article?  Share It!    You can now easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award-Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 3.5 Million Growing Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

Updated NEWS: #BestofFSCBlog – Aug23 we hit Two Milestones: #1– Hit over 1.2 million impressions on our FSC Career Blogs within 7 days on LinkedIn……. #2– Over 3.5 Million participates on our FSC Career Blog page below within three years!  Both the Team/myself want to thank you all for participating! …… Chris G. & Team,www.firstsun.com

Daily FSC Career Blogs/Articles: Articles/blogs on today’s Job Search (Over 8K Daily Readers)- Go to ‘Blog Search’ & type in updated info on resumes, job search, networking, social media job search, etc.

https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

New- FSC LinkedIn Newsletter– Daily articles/blogs on Today’s Job Market & Seach. Subscribe Today!

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fsc-linkedin-network-7081658661743308800

Connect with us on LinkedIn (under Chris G. Laughter) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-laughter-b46389198/

Best Daily Choice: Follow the Best of FSC Career Articles/Blogs  @

https://twitter.com/search?q=bestoffscblog&src=typeahead_click

Question: Searching for ‘the Best Daily Career Search Articles/Blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & Type (Jobsearch, Resume, Networking, etc) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets Do You Have to be ‘Sharpened‘?

 

Did you know?  First Sun Consulting, Llc (FSC) is celebrating over 32 years in delivering corporate & individual outplacement services & programs to over 1200 corporate clients in the U.S., Canada, the UK, & Mexico!   Visit us @ www.firstsun.com  OR Ask for a Quote for Services at  info@firstsun.com

We here at FSC want to thank each of our corporate partners for the opportunity to serve & moving each of their transitioning employee(s) rapidly toward employment!

 

Article continued …

Step 2: Audit Your Skills

Next, I recommend you to do a personal audit and review the skills you currently have. It may even help to assess your own performance in your last role, and try to see yourself from the perspective of your former employer.

Were there specific tasks or responsibilities that you could have handled differently? Did you receive any feedback or performance evaluations that indicated areas for improvement? Identifying these aspects will help you pinpoint areas where you can grow and develop.

Another option is to get feedback from others you have worked with. Reach out to former colleagues who may be able to provide valuable insights into your performance and shed light on any blind spots you may have. Be open to feedback, as it can be a valuable tool for personal and professional

Step 3: Choose What’s Next For You

Now is the fun part: you get to decide what’s next! While it may initially seem like a daunting decision, this can be a golden opportunity to reassess your professional goals, values, and aspirations. You get to ask yourself: what do I really want to do next?

Maybe you’ve always wanted to try out entrepreneurship? Maybe you’ve been in the same industry for too long and want a change of pace? Maybe the role you had did not bring out your best skills and you want to do something completely different? These are the questions to ask yourself that are going to shape your overall career satisfaction and personal growth.

Step 4: Start Applying

And if you’ve decided that you would like to get back on the horse, it’s now time to start applying to new roles! It may be tempting to just take your old resume and spam the “easy apply” button but that’s not going to do you any good. The first thing you should do is update your resume and LinkedIn profile to highlight the skills you gained and the impact you’ve made in the last few months.

Remember to tailor your resume based on the role that you’re applying for. If you’re looking to switch industries, it’s a good idea to be selective with what you include in your professional experience section by emphasizing certain roles and skills that align with your new field.

If you want to maximize your chances of getting the interview, one hack that I recommend to my career coaching clients is to look up the hiring team on LinkedIn and connect with them. Add a note to your connection request and let them know your interest in the role and the value you can bring to their team. That simple note can be the difference between you getting an interview or not!

Bonus Tip: Answering Interview Questions

It’s standard for recruiters to ask the reason why you left your old job. As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to approach this question with honesty and a positive mindset.

Even if your last job didn’t end on the best of terms, it’s not a good idea to bad mouth your former employer or colleagues. Instead, what I recommend is to reframe the conversation around the lessons you learned during the experience. This allows you to highlight your adaptability, a crucial transferable skill that all employers look for in their candidates.

Here’s a sample answer that can help:

My position was terminated in July 2022 after nine months with the team. I learned a lot in my short time there, but at the end of the day, it just wasn’t the right fit for either side. I think they were looking for someone with more specialized experience in paid media, while my expertise was more focused on SEO and content.

I also learned that I’m a better fit with roles that involve a bigger team, and that’s one of the reasons this opportunity caught my eye. I’m excited to pursue roles that bring out the best in my digital marketing experience and looking forward to learning more about this opportunity.

Getting fired can be unpleasant, and applying for a job after it can be downright daunting. However, it’s crucial to not treat it as the end of the world simply because it isn’t. The road to success is almost never straightforward. So hold your head high, keep walking, and know that your next opportunity could just be right around the corner. Keep moving forward!

Forbes.com Author:  Sho Dewan

 

Forbes.com | October 19, 2023

 

 

#BestofFSCBlog : 14 Things to Do After you Get Fired. Rule #3- Important: Don’t Sign any Severance Documents. MUst REad for All!

/in /by

The words “you’re fired” are terrifying to hear, both for contestants on “The Apprentice” and for everyday, hard-working Americans. If you’ve just been fired from your job, your instinct might be to cry, to shout and to spend a much-deserved vacation on your couch sulking in sadness. But you shouldn’t.

Being fired does not mean the end of the road for your career. It just means you have a new full-time job: managing your finances carefully while earning new employment.

How? By remaining level-headed, persistent and proactive.  Here’s what to do if you have just been fired.

1. In the room when it happens, there are certain things to avoid.

Whether it’s a company layoff or termination for alleged misconduct, you are likely to find yourself in a room with your boss and a member of human resources. When you’re told you’re being let go, it’s important not to do a few things.

2. Don’t shout or storm off.

Managing a professional relationship with your employer may be crucial to finding employment elsewhere.

3. Important: Don’t sign any severance documents.

Not yet at least. U.S. News recommends running any offered severance package by a lawyer; you may be able to negotiate for a better package. In fact, Forbes suggests that you might be able to ask for more than just money: Consider asking for an extension of health and retirement benefits.

During your negotiations, you can also determine how both you and your former employer will describe your separation to third parties. If possible, persuade your former company to agree that your separation was mutual when potential employers reach out.

 

Like this Article?  Share It!    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award-Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-laughter-b46389198/

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Best Daily Choice: Follow the Best of FSC Career Articles/Blogs @

https://twitter.com/search?q=bestoffscblog&src=typeahead_click

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & Type(#Jobsearch, #Resume, or #Networking) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets Do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Did you know?  First Sun Consulting, LLc (FSC) is celebrating over 30 years in the delivery of corporate & individual outplacement services & programs to over 1200 of our corporate clients in the U.S., Canada, UK, & Mexico!  

We here at FSC want to thank each of corporate partners in the opportunity in serving & moving each of their transitioning employee(s) rapidly toward employment !

 

Article continued …

 

4. Don’t resign.

If you intend to apply for unemployment, it’s in your best interest not to resign, even if your employer is pressuring you to do so. Only under rare circumstances – if it’s clear there was misconduct and you won’t be able to file for unemployment, for instance – would resigning be a wise option for your resume

5. Ask questions.

Getting fired isn’t just a list of don’ts, however. Asking questions is one critical thing you can do in the room when you’ve been terminated. Whatever you want to know, you probably have a right to know — severance details, benefits extensions, reference policies, unemployment information and why, specifically, you are being let go.

If you are emotional at the time of your firing and unable to think clearly or react appropriately, it’s acceptable to request a scheduled meeting later that day or week to discuss the details. However, if possible, it’s better to handle your questions right then and there and part ways.

6. Consider wrongful termination.

It is possible that your firing qualifies as wrongful termination. In fact, an estimated 250,000 workers are wrongfully terminated every year, according to The Balance.

Per The Balance, “an employee can be considered to have been wrongfully terminated if discrimination is involved in the termination, if public policy is violated or if company policy states guidelines for termination and those guidelines were not followed.”

Laws regarding wrongful termination are tricky, especially when employment is “at will” and discrimination is difficult to prove.

Take Dennis K. of Boston, Massachusetts, for instance. Dennis worked for a private company with very conservative values, which made his position as an openly gay man very delicate.

“I always met my goals, and my clients loved me,” Dennis recounted. “No one had any problems except my boss and a couple of the managers. But it wasn’t something provable. It was just a feeling.”

Unfortunately, his anecdotes about his boss being extra hard on him would not be enough to file a wrongful termination suit. Dennis eventually found employment elsewhere, but his story is one of many each year that demonstrate just how difficult wrongful termination suits can be.

7. In the weeks after, relax and regroup.

In the weeks following your termination, it can be tempting to freak out, to get angry or to do absolutely nothing at all. But your unemployment status should be a time when you work harder than ever — after taking a little time to relax and regroup, if necessary.

8. Go to the doctor, like, now.

It’s likely that your health insurance will be discontinued at the end of the month. Get a physical, an eye exam and a dental cleaning while they’re all still covered.

Don’t forget to look into healthcare during your unemployment, like COBRA or options on HealthCare.gov.

 

9. Take a look at your budget.

Realizing that you no longer have a dependable paycheck can be frightening, especially when you don’t know how long you’ll go without pay. Spend time with your budget, cutting expenses where possible – entertainment and travel, for instance – and dip into your emergency fund if you have one.

If things are going to be rough almost immediately (i.e., you live paycheck to paycheck), you’ll need to consider housing with lower costs, downgrading to a car with lower, or no, monthly payments or even getting a roommate.

10. Get a temporary job or side gig.

If finances are challenging during your unemployment, find a temporary job, like retail or food service.

This will also prevent a gap in your employment. In today’s gig economy, you can consider self-employment options like freelance writing or driving for Uber. Remember, though, that some gigs may require an upfront investment or may not pay out immediately.

11. Take care of yourself.

In an interview with Monster.com, Dr. Melodie Schaefer, from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, identified self-care as a crucial practice during unemployment.

This means staying fit, whether it’s working out or taking a walk in the park, and engaged, like a game night with friends and family. Keep mentally fit by doing crossword puzzles or free brain training apps.

12. File for unemployment.

If you were not terminated because of clear misconduct, then it’s likely that you qualify for unemployment. The Balance recommends checking with your state’s unemployment office to see if you’re eligible.

In general, the unemployment office will side with you over your employer unless there is a clear, demonstrable offense for which you were let go. If you’re not sure, just go for it.

That was the biggest regret for Nichole B. of Dayton, Ohio, when she was terminated last spring for metrics that were beyond her control. Because there were some discrepancies about her performance, she wasn’t confident in applying.

“I didn’t apply for unemployment and I wish I would have. I wouldn’t have gone through nearly as much of my emergency savings as I did,” Nichole said.

Nichole’s story, fortunately, had a happy ending. Shortly after beginning her job search, her previous company unofficially admitted it was wrong for firing her and did the unthinkable. “I was approached by my former company and asked to come back,” Nichole explained. “I ended up returning because they offered me incredible pay, a better schedule and a manager title.”

13. Update your resume and start applying for jobs.

The most important thing you can do when fired is to begin looking for work again. The shorter your gap in employment, the stronger your resume — and finances — will be. The Balance explains that resumes and cover letters need not address your termination; just stay positive: “There is no point in bringing up the circumstances of your leaving until you have to.”

14. In applications and interviews, be honest.

While you can typically avoid mention of your termination in your resume and cover letter, honesty is key in your applications and interviews.

In fact, lying on an application can disqualify you from unemployment benefits and could be grounds for termination at any point, should that company hire you.

Senior talent acquisition specialist at Forrester Research, Abigail Smith, gave some solid advice for anyone who has been fired and is prepping for their first application or interview. “Do your homework on the company. See if you know anyone who works there or a second connection who could maybe introduce you to be referred in,” Smith said.

She added, though, that “honesty is the best policy when it comes to why you were fired.”

Smith and any other skilled recruiters or hiring managers will be sure to get to the bottom of your employment history in an interview. “I will typically ask what made them change companies,” Smith said. “Really what I want to know is if they left on good terms. If performance was the reason they left, how were they measured for success in that role? What limited them from performing well?

“If there is a gap in employment,” she continued, “what were they doing during that time? It could be anything from small side projects to helping a family member. We are all human. Just have a good explanation for the gap!”

In short, be transparent about your termination when asked or, if possible, find a way to bring it up before they ask and pivot with what you have done since. If it was downsizing, say so and move on. If it was performance related, explain what personal and professional steps you have taken since to improve yourself and ensure it won’t happen again.

Getting fired can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining, and, if mismanaged, the termination can wreak havoc on your finances. Be proactive in the face of termination, stay positive and don’t give up. Your next big career move is waiting for you

 

Businessinder.com | August 6, 2018 | Timothy Moore, The Penny Hoarder 

#YourCareer : You May Be Quiet Quitting, But Could Your Boss Be Quietly Firing You? A MUst REAd for All!

/in /by

Quiet firing is a largely unreported trend that has been going on for years. You may have experienced this directly, but didn’t know that there was an actual thought process and concerted effort on the part of the manager to get rid of you.

If you ever wondered why you felt persecuted and targeted, here’s what happens with quiet firings.

The Manager Has Something Against You

Sometimes a manager just doesn’t like you. The workforce isn’t different from the outside world. You become friends with some people and avoid others. The people you enjoy may share common interests and are generally on the same wavelength as you. The people you exclude from your inner circle may have different opinions or personalities that don’t resonate with you.

Bosses are human—despite what most people think—and anoint certain workers as rock stars and lavish them with attention, career-enhancing assignments, promotions, boosts in salaries, bonuses and corporate titles.

Conversely, if the supervisor never takes a liking to you, the treatment ranges from disinterest to making your work life so unbearable that you quit of your own accord.

Making Your Work-Life Miserable

To shove you out the door, the team leader will give you the worst tasks. They’ll criticize everything you do. In your boss’ eyes, you can’t do anything right. In front of co-workers, they’ll yell at you for making a minor mistake and treat it as if it is a catastrophe. You won’t be invited to important meetings. There will be conflated reasons for why you didn’t deserve a raise, promotion, stock options or bonus.

The manager will openly talk poorly about you in front of others. The staff gets the message that you’re being targeted and will withdraw from interest in you, as they don’t want to invoke the anger and wrath of the boss.

Unrelenting criticism, public humiliations, nagging, fault finding, thwarting any chances of advancements and souring senior management on you will eventually wear you down. There is only so much abuse you can take.

After a while, you realize that things will never change. You start quietly quitting, getting in touch with recruiters and searching for a new job. You figure you’d rather leave of your own accord than continue being punished and ultimately fired.

Some companies prefer to make life uncomfortable for workers, so they depart of their own volition. With attrition, businesses won’t attract the headlines, touting the number of people laid off. They also may not have to pay severance packages.

 

Like this Article?  Share It!    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award-Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-laughter-b46389198/

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Best Daily Choice: Follow the Best of FSC Career Articles/Blogs @

https://twitter.com/search?q=bestoffscblog&src=typeahead_click

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & Type(#Jobsearch, #Resume, or #Networking) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets Do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Did you know?  First Sun Consulting, LLc (FSC) is celebrating over 30 years in the delivery of corporate & individual outplacement services & programs to over 1200 of our corporate clients in the U.S., Canada, UK, & Mexico!  

We here at FSC want to thank each of corporate partners in the opportunity in serving & moving each of their transitioning employee(s) rapidly toward employment !

Article continued …

It’s Not Your Fault; It’s Just Business

After a blazing hot economy and job market in 2021, out-of-control inflation, recessionary worries, armed conflicts in Eastern Europe, supply chain disruptions, higher interest rates and other factors substantially cooled down the growth and enthusiasm. Businesses regularly announce job cuts, hiring freezes and job-offer rescissions on a daily basis.

The unpleasant reality is that managers are tasked with determining who will stay or be selected for a layoff when conditions deteriorate and the company needs to cut costs. It’s not an easy spot for the manager to be in. They’re told by senior management to evaluate their team and ascertain a ranking of the top performers down to the least productive members. The lower-ranked people are now in jeopardy of being part of the next round of layoffs. You may be a solid performer, but unfortunately someone has to go.

Why You Feel Micromanaged And Under Surveillance

In today’s litigious society, supervisors need to be careful before terminating an employee. The firing could cause the impacted person to claim that they were discriminated against and take legal action. An accompanying public relations nightmare and backlash will ensue, sullying the organization’s reputation.

To avoid this landmine, the manager needs to document why the person was chosen to be let go. They need to continually watch over your work product and offer constructive criticism when mistakes are made or a failure to meet the required goals.

Notes will be made to your file to create a paper trail of reasons as to why your performance was not up to standards. You’ll be called into meetings with senior-level executives to discuss your shortcomings and deficiencies. This sets up the paper trail leading up to the firing.

You’ll feel watchful eyes upon your every move. The manager will feel out your co-workers, clients and other collaborators to gain a sense of the quality of your work. Intrusive stealth surveillance software may be loaded onto your computer to see if you are actually working or surfing social media, online shopping or watching TikTok videos.

Sorry, It’s Time For You To Go

As the situation worsens at work, the company now possesses all the documentation to add you to the list of layoffs. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are a bad employee or did something wrong.

Sadly, when companies are forced to cut costs, it’s the worker who gets the shaft. The C-suite needs to watch over the organization’s finances and reducing headcount is one of their go-to solutions. Try not to take it personally, as it’s only business.

Before Giving Up, Try Talking To The Boss

Although it may be a lost cause, you may want to have a conversation with your boss. Share with your manager that you feel that you’re being unfairly persecuted. Provide facts, data and any correspondence from co-workers and clients that show you are in fact a productive worker and good at your job.

Try to clear the air. Since you have nothing to lose at this point, be direct. Let the boss know that you are cognizant that there is a target on your back, believe the criticisms are unjustified and the rude comments made in front of colleagues are inappropriate and uncalled for.

Inquire if there is a way to reboot the relationship. It could start right now with an honest, nonconfrontational conversation in which both parties speak freely and actually listen to what the other person says.

Call for a fresh new start, which will include incorporating all of the feedback the boss has offered. Since it’s a two-way street, the manager must put aside their animosity and view you in a fresh new light untainted by past prejudices.

 

Forbes.com | August 25, 2022 | Jack Kelly 

#BestofFSCBlog : What to Do After You Get Fired. A MUst REAd for All!

/in /by

When Melissa Ben-Ishay was 24 years old, she was fired from her job as an assistant media planner for poor performance. She wasn’t passionate about the job, she says, and it showed. Still, she was disappointed, and thought it was unfair that she had been fired. She called her brother, Brian Bushell, who told her that getting fired was the best thing that could happen to her.

Ms. Ben-Ishay was known among her family and friends for baking tie-dye cupcakes. “‘Go home and bake your cupcakes,’” she says her brother told her. “‘We’ll start a business out of it.’”

Twelve years later, Ms. Ben-Ishay is the chief executive of “Baked by Melissa,” which has 14 locations in New York and New Jersey and ships cupcakes nationwide. “It’s very difficult to see losing your job as an opportunity when you’re in it,” Ms. Ben-Ishay says. But if you have a positive outlook, you can also bounce back after being fired, she says.

Take time to process the loss before trying to get a job.

The first thing you should do is take some time to reflect, says Ebony Joyce, a career coach and founder of Next Level Career Services. You can take some time to collect yourself, and don’t need to start applying for new jobs the same day.

“You want to allow yourself some grace,” Ms. Joyce says. “Give yourself the opportunity and have a positive mindset regardless of the reason why it happened.”

Negotiate your severance package.

Depending on where you work, you might have an exit interview with a human-resources representative. You should ask whether you will receive severance pay, as well as how you will be compensated for any unused vacation days. Remember that you can negotiate within reason. During this conversation, make sure the employer has your current postal and email addresses in case there are any questions.

 

Like this Article?  Share It!You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award-Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing Participates Worldwidein our various Social Media formats below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-laughter-b46389198/

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Best Daily Choice: Follow the Best of FSC Career Articles/Blogs @

https://twitter.com/search?q=bestoffscblog&src=typeahead_click

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & Type(#Jobsearch, #Resume, or #Networking) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets Do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Article continued …

Check whether you are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits.

To collect these benefits, you must be unemployed through “no fault of your own,” according to the Labor Department. That means if you were fired for misconduct, which could include causes such as stealing, lying or harassment, you will not be eligible. But if you were fired because you weren’t a good fit for the job or because you lack skills, you might be eligible for benefits, depending on where you live. You can learn more about eligibility in your state at CareerOneStop.

“It’s very difficult to see losing your job as an opportunity when you’re in it.”

                                                                                                                                                                                             — Melissa Ben-Ishay, Baked by Melissa

Take time to grieve if you were fired.

There are stages of grief when you lose a job, just as there are when you experience other types of losses, and it is normal to mourn the loss of a job or your career as it once was, says Jenny Logullo, a career coach and founder of Workplace Worth Academy. After you have taken time to grieve, you can begin to move forward, assess your skills and make intentional choices about what you would like to do next, she says.

Surround yourself with people who support you.

After Ms. Ben-Ishay was fired, she found support from her older brother, who encouraged her to keep going with her business even when she doubted herself. She recommends finding a support network: “Now more than ever, it’s so incredibly important to surround yourself with people who support you and have that confidence in you when you don’t necessarily have it in yourself.”

Think about how to frame a potential employment gap.

Typically, when you are fired, there was an action that you either took or did not take, says Ms. Logullo. Your next employer will want to know why you left the position, she says. So you will need to craft an explanation that demonstrates that you recognize what happened, and acknowledge what you did or did not do in your previous role so you can learn from it and correct for it in the future. Instead of saying, for example, “They weren’t happy with my performance,” you can say the position wasn’t a perfect fit, and you are excited to learn and build skills in a certain area in the future. “That kind of outcome-driven story is so much more motivating and promising,” she says. Think about how you will address a potential employment gap as you update your résumé, craft cover letters and prepare for your next interview.

Look at your job loss as an opportunity.

There is good that can come out of the situation, Ms. Ben-Ishay says, and you should try to stay positive and hopeful. “I think you are the way you respond to the things that happen that are out of your control,” she says. “Those moments define you.”

Resources
  • A state-by-state list of unemployment insurance contacts from the Department of Labor.
  • CareerOneStop may provide more information about unemployment benefits in your state.
What to read next
Further reading
The Debate in HR: What’s the Best Way to Fire Someone?

 

WSJ.com | March 3, 2021 | Allison Pohle

#BestofFSCBlog : #YourCareer -What to Do After You Get Fired. Try to Negotiate your Severance Package. A MUst REad for ALL!

/in /by

When Melissa Ben-Ishay was 24 years old, she was fired from her job as an assistant media planner for poor performance. She wasn’t passionate about the job, she says, and it showed. Still, she was disappointed, and thought it was unfair that she had been fired. She called her brother, Brian Bushell, who told her that getting fired was the best thing that could happen to her.

“I think you are the way you respond to the things that happen that are out of your control,” she says. “Those moments define you.”

Ms. Ben-Ishay was known among her family and friends for baking tie-dye cupcakes. “‘Go home and bake your cupcakes,’” she says her brother told her. “‘We’ll start a business out of it.’”

Twelve years later, Ms. Ben-Ishay is the chief executive of “Baked by Melissa,” which has 14 locations in New York and New Jersey and ships cupcakes nationwide. “It’s very difficult to see losing your job as an opportunity when you’re in it,” Ms. Ben-Ishay says. But if you have a positive outlook, you can also bounce back after being fired, she says.

Take a deep breath.

The first thing you should do is take some time to reflect, says Ebony Joyce, a career coach and founder of Next Level Career Services. You can take some time to collect yourself, and don’t need to start applying for new jobs the same day. “You want to allow yourself some grace,” Ms. Joyce says. “Give yourself the opportunity and have a positive mindset regardless of the reason why it happened.”

Like this Article?  Share It!You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award-Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing Participates Worldwidein our various Social Media formats below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-laughter-b46389198/

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Best Daily Choice: Follow the Best of FSC Career Articles/Blogs @

https://twitter.com/search?q=bestoffscblog&src=typeahead_click

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & Type(#Jobsearch, #Resume, or #Networking) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets Do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Article continued …

Negotiate your severance package.

Depending on where you work, you might have an exit interview with a human-resources representative. You should ask whether you will receive severance pay, as well as how you will be compensated for any unused vacation days. Remember that you can negotiate within reason. During this conversation, make sure the employer has your current postal and email addresses in case there are any questions.

Check whether you are eligible for unemployment benefits.

To collect these benefits, you must be unemployed through “no fault of your own,” according to the Labor Department. That means if you were fired for misconduct, which could include causes such as stealing, lying or harassment, you will not be eligible. But if you were fired because you weren’t a good fit for the job or because you lack skills, you might be eligible for benefits, depending on where you live. You can learn more about eligibility in your state at CareerOneStop.

“It’s very difficult to see losing your job as an opportunity when you’re in it.”

— Melissa Ben-Ishay, Baked by Melissa

Take time to grieve.

There are stages of grief when you lose a job, just as there are when you experience other types of losses, and it is normal to mourn the loss of a job or your career as it once was, says Jenny Logullo, a career coach and founder of Workplace Worth Academy. After you have taken time to grieve, you can begin to move forward, assess your skills and make intentional choices about what you would like to do next, she says.

Surround yourself with people who support you.

After Ms. Ben-Ishay was fired, she found support from her older brother, who encouraged her to keep going with her business even when she doubted herself. She recommends finding a support network: “Now more than ever, it’s so incredibly important to surround yourself with people who support you and have that confidence in you when you don’t necessarily have it in yourself.”

Start thinking about how you will talk about this experience.

Typically, when you are fired, there was an action that you either took or did not take, says Ms. Logullo. Your next employer will want to know why you left the position, she says. So you will need to craft an explanation that demonstrates that you recognize what happened, and acknowledge what you did or did not do in your previous role so you can learn from it and correct for it in the future. Instead of saying, for example, “They weren’t happy with my performance,” you can say the position wasn’t a perfect fit, and you are excited to learn and build skills in a certain area in the future. “That kind of outcome-driven story is so much more motivating and promising,” she says. Think about how you will address a potential employment gap as you update your résumé, craft cover letters and prepare for your next interview.

Look at this as an opportunity.

There is good that can come out of the situation, Ms. Ben-Ishay says, and you should try to stay positive and hopeful. “I think you are the way you respond to the things that happen that are out of your control,” she says. “Those moments define you.”

Resources
  • A state-by-state list of unemployment insurance contacts from the Department of Labor.
  • CareerOneStop may provide more information about unemployment benefits in your state.
What to read next

WSJ.com | December 7, 2020 | Allison Pohle

#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -5 Things I Wish My #Boss Didn’t Know About Me. A MUst REad for All!

/in /by

Recently, a friend of mine was fired from her job of 11 years. The reason was for a violation of a policy – a policy that had never been strictly enforced. Her evaluations during her first 10 years had been impeccable.

During that 11th year, her teenage son had developed behavioral issues and she was forced to leave work on several occasions, using personal and sick time to do so. She was honest with her boss about the situation. To this day, she is pretty certain that the termination was due to her rate of absenteeism and the fact that her boss knew her son had drug abuse issues. He was looking for a reason to fire her.

 Of course we know that workplace discrimination is illegal. And companies are very careful about this. Other discrimination, however, can be very subtle and even occur at a subconscious level on the part of a boss. Knowing about my friend’s experience, I have assessed my own situation, and now wish my boss didn’t know certain things about me. And it’s not stuff like my online degree. It’s the more personal stuff.

Here are 5 things he(My Boss)  knows that probably won’t get me fired but may color her perceptions when it is time for raises or promotions.

 My Political Affiliation

My politics are no secret, as anyone who views my Facebook page knows. And I am pretty open about them with co-workers. My boss clearly knows, and that could influence her decision about a promotion, because we are not on the same side of the spectrum.

Like this Article ?  Share It !    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing  Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

FSC LinkedIn Network:   www.linkedin.com/in/fscnetwork

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Sun-Consulting-LLC-Outplacement-Services/213542315355343?sk=wall

Google+:  https://plus.google.com/115673713231115398101/posts?hl=en

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & type(#career, #leadership, #life) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Continue of article:

 My Wife’s Income

My wife holds a top executive position, and while my boss doesn’t know her exact salary, she certainly can guess the range. My boss might not think I “need” a big raise because we are doing well already, and a promotion might go to someone else who is struggling more than me financially.

 My “Second” Job

I do some freelance work on the side, not because I need the money, but because it is nothing like the work I do during the day, and I enjoy it. Now I am wondering if my boss thinks I am not giving my “all” to the company. And if the company ever adopts a policy against moonlighting, she’ll have to address it with me. If I hadn’t opened my mouth, it would never become an issue.

 I Was in Therapy Once

To me, going to therapy if there are personal issues is the smart thing to do. I now realize that there is still a stigma attached to this in the minds of many, and I wonder if that includes my boss. She could worry that I might become unstable.

 My Religion (or Lack Thereof)

I am an agnostic, and am very open about this. And in the course of a few casual conversations during happy hours, my boss and co-workers now know this. This was probably not a wise move, since I now know that my boss is a strong Christian. Could this impact my future? I don’t know, but my beliefs should have remained private.

My friend’s experienced has wizened me. If I leave my current job for a new position, I know what I won’t reveal ever again.

Daniela McVicker

FSC Career Blog Guest Author:

Daniela McVicker

Writer at Freelance

FSC Career Blog | July 5, 2019

#CareerAdvice : #GotFired – Can You Be #Fired for Joining A Walkout?

/in /by

When hundreds of Wayfair employees walked off the job June 26 to protest the company’s sale of furniture to a migrant detention center in Texas, they brought politics directly into the workplace. It’s not the first time employees have staged a massive protest, and it certainly won’t be the last.

As an employment lawyer, I’ve watched employee groups increasingly use open dissent to change corporate behavior in matters that have nothing to do with their employment or the workplace. Their focus is must larger: corporate responsibility. Last year, Google employees publicly objected to that company’s plan to launch a Chinese search engine that would spy on Chinese citizens. In February, Microsoft workers walked out over their employer’s contract to supply augmented reality headsets for use in weapons systems.

Welcome to the brave new world of free expression for American workers and their employers.

The story

Wayfair employees disagreed with the company’s decision to sell furniture to a private contractor operating a federal detention center housing immigrant children near the border with Mexico. The $200,000 order, on which Wayfair stood to clear about $86,000 in profit, was just another business transaction for the company. For the Wayfair employees staging the protest, it was a stamp of approval for a reprehensible system that separates migrant families and imprisons children.

The employees had earlier signed onto a letter to executives asking the company to halt all current and future business with the government contractor and with other contractors operating migrant detention camps at the southern border. They demanded the company establish a code of ethics for business sales that “empowers Wayfair and its employees to act in accordance with our core values.” The employees also asked the company to donate profits from the sales to RAICES, a nonprofit that provides legal services to immigrants and refugees.

What Wayfair Employees Say About Company Culture

Like this Article ?  Share It !    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing  Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

FSC LinkedIn Network:   www.linkedin.com/in/fscnetwork

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Sun-Consulting-LLC-Outplacement-Services/213542315355343?sk=wall

Google+:  https://plus.google.com/115673713231115398101/posts?hl=en

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & type(#career, #leadership, #life) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Continue of article:

The law

If the Wayfair employees were hoping to be covered by federal law, they’re probably out of luck. Unless Wayfair was breaking the law — which it wasn’t — or the federal government was acting in a way that infringed the workers’ civil rights, the U.S. Constitution offers no protection. 

But laws in many states do provide protections for political activities. Such laws may even include “free speech,” “political activity” or “off-duty conduct” protections that give employees rights against private employers not provided by federal law. If employees in those states are fired for protesting, they can assert that they’re being punished for exercising their free speech rights under state law. Wayfair employees may be able to rely on state law if their employer retaliates against them.

The perception

This isn’t a matter of Wayfair engaging in illegal activity — it’s in the business of selling furniture — it’s a matter of optics and corporate goodwill. Earlier this year, massive employee protests prompted technology giant Google to do away with forced arbitration in its employment agreements. Arbitration is perfectly legal in the workplace, but Google decided that it didn’t play well in the court of public opinion. 

Similar protests have driven changes to arbitration policies at Uber and FaceBook. With sufficient public pressure, Wayfair could find itself moving in this direction with the perfectly legal sale of furniture to the federal government. 

How to Become a Lawyer

The balancing act

The Wayfair protest is, ultimately, a game of chicken. Someone in corporate management runs the numbers to see how much money Wayfair loses for every hour its employees don’t work. They weigh this against the anticipated profit from the contract and factor in the potential cost of a breach of contract claim against the company by the government contractor. 

But protesting employees must also consider the costs they pay. Will they lose their jobs? Will they suffer other forms of retaliation? How long can they afford to stay off the job? There is tremendous strength in numbers. It’s highly unlikely that Wayfair will fire the protesting employees: How can it replace and retrain that quickly? Additionally, the size of the protest ratchets up the pressure by putting it on front pages all over the country. The power of a mass protest is a far cry from one or two workers taking a stand.

The power of voices

The Wayfair protest is a clear sign of the times. A decade ago, well before the advent of social media and crowdsourcing, the mobilization of a massive protest in a single day would have been unthinkable. In today’s connected world, people who share a belief system come together instantaneously to drive change.

Protests such as Wayfair, the 99 Percenters and the Amazon carbon footprint will only become more frequent and more powerful as these technologies are harnessed. Individual voices will become megaphones. The smartest businesses will get ahead of the trend by understanding the power of those voices and really listening to stakeholders — whether employees, investors or customers. Companies that fail to respect this power — the ones that blow protests off — will likely be brought to their knees. 

Where will Wayfair land?

 

Author: Ron Zambrano, Litigation Chair of West Coast Employment Lawyers, represents employees in equal pay, workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower protection, wage and hour, and other employment-related claims. Zambrano has won millions in lawsuits on behalf on aggrieved employees from all walks of life and backgrounds, including high-profile cases against the city of Los Angeles, the Long Beach Police Department, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Boeing, Ralphs Supermarket, Carmax, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Macy’s and Curacao.

 

GlassDoor.com | June 27, 2019

#CareerAdvice : #FiredEmployee – 7 Things to Do Immediately if You Get #Fired . MUst Read!

/in /by

In the moment, getting fired can feel earthshattering. But for such a seemingly catastrophic event, getting fired is actually quite common. Business icons like Steve Jobs, Anna Wintour and Oprah Winfrey were all famously fired at some point in their career. In fact, in 2010 Wintour told a conference audience, “I recommend you all get fired. It’s a great learning experience.”

There are also a whole slew of reasons why the firing might not have even been your fault. Setting reasonable boundaries in a chaotic work environment, raising “elephant in the room” issues that management is afraid to address or even delivering such stellar results that you embarrass your boss can all be hidden reasons for being handed the pink slip. And if getting fired was really your fault? This is an excellent learning opportunity.

Once you get the news, you need a gameplan. You’ll want to carefully plan your next moves while at the same time ensuring that you have an exit that is seamless for all parties involved. Here are seven steps to take to smoothly propel yourself from your current situation into a cushy new gig.

1. Ask The Right Questions

Once you receive notice of your termination, a good first question to start with is: Why was I fired? While it can be painful to have your shortcomings laid out in front of you, ultimately, learning about your flaws will help you grow. That way, you’ll be less likely to repeat the same mistakes and risk getting fired again in a successive job. Plus, it’s great fodder for the ever-common interview question about what your greatest weakness is! And if you find out that the company is letting you go because of structural changes that have nothing to do with your individual performance, then it’s a weight off your shoulders.

You’ll also want to ask questions about whether there are any other positions available internally at the company, whether your employer would be willing to write a recommendation for you, what the final date of your departure is and anything else the company expects from you before you leave.

How to Address Being Fired or Laid Off in Your Next Interview

Like this Article ?  Share It !    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing  Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

FSC LinkedIn Network:   www.linkedin.com/in/fscnetwork

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Sun-Consulting-LLC-Outplacement-Services/213542315355343?sk=wall

Google+:  https://plus.google.com/115673713231115398101/posts?hl=en

Twitter: Follow us @ firstsunllc

Question: Want the ‘the best/current articles/blogs on the web’ on Job Search, Resume, Advancing/Changing your Career, or simply Managing People?

Answer: Simply go to our FSC Career Blog below & type(#career, #leadership, #life) in Blog Search:  https://www.firstsun.com/fsc-career-blog/

What Skill Sets do You have to be ‘Sharpened’ ?

Continue of article:

2. Negotiate The Terms Of Your Departure

Ideally, you’ll want to negotiate the maximum severance pay you can muster. As a general note, severance is common in layoffs, but far less common when you’re fired for a cause. Except in certain cases, it’s not required by law for employers to give it. If you rely on the company for health insurance, it’s also important to put a focus on extending your health benefits for as long as possible. Be sure to negotiate all of these aspects before signing any documents like a non-disclosure agreement. If the company hits you with a pile of documents written in legalese, or all of this seems like an insurmountable task, you might consider retaining an employment attorney to help you with the process. Shelling out a bit for help in the short-term might save you headaches (and money) in the long-term. If you think you were wrongly terminated — for reasons like discrimination, whistleblowing or if the company breaches their contract with you — then an employment attorney is particularly helpful, as they can help you build your case towards getting the compensation you deserve.

3. Check if You Qualify for Unemployment Benefits

If you were terminated for misconduct — such as failing a drug test, stealing or lying — you will likely be frozen out of unemployment benefits for a time, although laws vary from state to state. However, being fired because of reasons like company cutbacks, being a poor fit for the job or a lack of skills likely means that you’re eligible for unemployment benefits.

4. Reach Out to Your Network

Besides finding jobs through job search websites like Glassdoor, your network is also a great place to start scouting for future opportunities. You can start by sending check-in messages to former colleagues, scheduling informational interviews in companies or industries you’re interested in working for and building your online professional presence. While you should make it clear to people in your network that you’re in the market for a new gig, there’s also no need to openly broadcast that you were fired, unless you’re asked directly. Especially in the week after you receive the news, take time to consider how you’re going to present the story of why you were fired to others. When you are presenting a rocky employment situation to others, Kerry Hannon, career expert and author of Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness, advises: “It’s always reframing it into what you learned from that experience, not why it was a bad thing.” Turning the story into a blame game is often less than professional. “Don’t blame them, and don’t blame yourself — just say it wasn’t a good fit,” says Hannon.

How to Network

5. Start Brushing Up Your Resume

After you receive notice about your termination, it’s never too early to start prepping for job applications. Start by sprucing up your resume with the details from your most recent job, as well as any skills you obtained during it. And, if it’s been a while since you last updated your resume, you might want to consider a complete resume overhaul — these templates are a great place to get inspiration.

6. Set Job Alerts

Although you still might have a few weeks to finish up at your current gig, the job search doesn’t need to wait until after you leave. While you might not have time to do an in-depth search while still heading to work every day, using job alerts can save you time in the job search and get a headstart on finding your next gig. Glassdoor’s job alert tool allows you to receive emails every time a job you’re interested in is posted. You can even filter the results based on categories like company rating, location, company size and more.

7. Have Faith In Yourself

In 2018, a 10-year study of over 2,600 executives published in the book The CEO Next Door revealed that of the executives who got fired during their career, a remarkable 91 percent found a new position that was as good — or better — than their previous one. Getting fired is by no means the end of your career. In fact, it’s an opportunity to do a sober assessment of what your career goals are, and the elements you need to shift to achieve those goals.

 

GlassDoor.com |  | Posted by 

Your #Career : Getting Fired Was Step 1 to Increasing My Pay 1,000% in 3 Months…”Gulp.” My Boss had just Told Me the Company was Going in a Different Direction when that Embarrassing Sound Squelched from my Throat.

/in /by

Though I had under $3,000 in savings and no immediate prospects, I wasn’t devastated. I was relieved.

free- Office Space

Movie: Office Space

I’d been blogging for a premium men’s site for nearly a year. After writing four 800-word articles a day for months, I was burned out, bleary eyed and begging for the end. My heart had abandoned the work. I knew I wasn’t growing as a writer because my only challenge was to eek through the day without going cross-eyed.

I needed a wake-up call.

Luckily, I got canned. My newfound joblessness made me evaluate what I was doing. It forced me into action. Having stashed $3,000 in the bank, I had two months to plan and execute something better than churning out bad articles for peanuts, or I’d be homeless.

Here are three factors that shaped my plan.

I knew I couldn’t skimp out on quality to make a living because it had just gotten me fired. It also caused me to hate writing.
I refused to work with one-dimensional clients, who would sooner fire me than help me grow as a writer.
And I needed to work with real people in real life. The faceless business relationships had gotten me quick cash, but I still hadn’t found the security I needed to flourish as a writer. I wanted to be needed on a team where my growth was valued as much as my contributions.
Considering all this, I put a massive effort into getting the right clients and being the right writer. Here’s what I did.

 

Like this Article ?  Share It !    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing  Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

FSC LinkedIn Network: (Over 15K+ Members & Growing !)   www.linkedin.com/in/frankfsc/en

Facebook: (over 12K)   http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Sun-Consulting-LLC-Outplacement-Services/213542315355343?sk=wall

educate/collaborate/network….Look forward to your Participation !

Continue of article:

I looked for the right clients.
I spent four hours a day researching the best companies within 100 miles of my home in Albuquerque. I poured through different companies’ websites and marketing materials to see where I could be useful. When I found a good match, I’d spend a couple hours drafting the perfect proposal for how I could enhance their business.

Then I made a couple daily cold calls to the companies I really wanted to work for – to let them know I was serious. I also scoured the local newspapers to see which businesses were doing cool things I could feel good about supporting.

I improved as a writer.
Two months of expenses gave me a bit of breathing room but not enough to be comfortable. I knew I had to improve as a writer and make myself indispensable, or I’d be broke and begging for change. So I learned about my profession as if my life depended on it. It helped that my life actually depended on it.

When I wasn’t researching new companies and drafting new pitches, I was nose-deep in any writing book I could get my hands on, such as The Elements of Style and Sin and Syntax. When my eyes got too tired to read, I practiced what I learned writing for authority websites and random freelance gigs. I disciplined myself to spend four hours a day each on learning, writing and job hunting.

Far from getting burnt out, I got hungrier for success. Job hunting landed me interviews with some of the best companies in town, where I met with creative directors and marketing managers. They showed interest in my work, and it motivated me to keep pushing ahead.

Because I had put so much effort into improving as a writer and approaching new companies, I had faith that I’d land the right job.

If you’re looking for job security, a bigger paycheck and better opportunities, just remember the the most important word you’ll ever read: Quality.

I increased my pay.
At precisely the time my savings ran out, I was hired by a wellness company that I’d put days into researching and pitching.

The marketing manager and I were about the same age, and we liked each other. I was excited to be her go-to writer. The company brought me on for in-house copywriting and editing, which I had zero experience in. But, because of my portfolio, my dedication and the sincerity of my interviews, the company had faith in my ability to add value to their team.

I started writing articles at $450 per piece and editing at $45 an hour, which gave me time to put my best effort into the work. Sometimes I’d spend five hours writing and refining. Sometimes I’d spend seven. But I never submitted a piece that I wasn’t completely satisfied with.

Because I shifted my focus to quality, I wowed my colleagues and cemented myself as the writer who knew his craft. And instead of getting fired over the phone, I was asked to collaborate on bigger projects. I even was referred to other businesses in the community.

Today I earn 10 times more than I used to because I bring 10 times the value. And after devoting so much of my time to learning and improving, I’m confident in that value. So are the companies who hire me.

Here are 10 things I do differently now.
I constantly encourage myself, and challenge myself to become better.

I visualize the businesses I want to work with; how excited they are to work with me; how good it feels to be needed; and how accomplished I feel while writing my best.

I write and edit for several hours each day – no matter what.

I limit my use of social media, email and text messages, committing to hours of real work before checking any incoming information.

I read as much about writing as I write, and I read great authors to break down their style.

I never rush myself. For every article published I spend many hours over several weeks writing, revising, editing and polishing. I only submit work that increases my reputation.

I take care of my body through diet and exercise so that I have the energy to focus for hours on end.

I give myself time to detach completely from work and relax. I recharge by meditating, listening to classical music, going for walks and playing my favorite sports. If quality work means taking care of my personal needs for most of the day, then I just do less work.

I choose quality friends because I know they influence my behavior. So if I have a choice to be around complacent and underachieving people, or to be alone, I choose the latter. In the words of George Washington, “It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

I journal. Every night I reflect on what I did, how well I did it, where I need to improve and what I can accomplish tomorrow.

I increased my pay by 1000 percent in three months by learning as much as I could, by disciplining myself to improve as a writer and by finding the employers who would invest in my best work. My quality of life skyrocketed along with my quality of work.

If you’re looking for job security, a bigger paycheck and better opportunities, just remember the the most important word you’ll ever read: Quality.

 

Entrepreneur.com | July 25, 2016 | Daniel Dowling

Your #Career : 6 Honest Mistakes That Will Get You #Fired …There are So Many Things that can Get Good, Hard-Working People Fired. Honest Mistakes Often carry Hard-Hitting Consequences.

/in /by

A recent study from the ePolicy Institute surveyed more than 300 companies and found that a third of them have fired employees for the misuse of company technology. Companies are so worried about employee abuse of technology that 45% of those surveyed admitted that they track employee technology use (some all the way down to the keystroke), yet only two U.S. states require employers to notify employees when they’re monitoring them.

Free- Bubble on the Bubble

When it comes to reasons for getting fired, digital faux pas steal the spotlight. Every week, it seems, we read about someone getting fired for something they posted on social media.

“The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.” -B.F. Skinner

But digital media is far from the only way that people slip up and lose their jobs. People get fired all the time for seemingly innocent mistakes. While we snicker behind our coffee cups at the more egregious examples, there are still plenty of other ways to get fired that may surprise you.

1. Over-Promising And Under-Delivering

You made an implied promise when you accepted your job. You implicitly promised that you were capable of fulfilling all of the job’s responsibilities. Accepting a job when you know you’re not qualified catches up with you. Even when you are qualified, telling your boss you’re making great progress when you aren’t or committing to a deadline you know you can’t meet makes you look bad. Don’t be surprised if you get fired for failing to do everything you said you could do.

2. Negativity

You were hired to make your boss’ and your team’s jobs easier, not harder. People who constantly spread negativity through their department, complain about others, and whine that the work’s too hard or isn’t part of their job description complicate things for everyone else. Those who make their boss’ life harder are usually the first ones to go. Having to tiptoe around you so as not to dislodge that massive chip on your shoulder isn’t something he or she is likely to be willing to do for very long.

 

Like this Article ?  Share It !    You now can easily enjoy/follow/share Today our Award Winning Articles/Blogs with Now Over 2.5 Million Growing  Participates Worldwide in our various Social Media formats below:

FSC LinkedIn Network: (Over 15K+ Members & Growing !)   www.linkedin.com/in/frankfsc/en

Facebook: (over 12K)   http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Sun-Consulting-LLC-Outplacement-Services/213542315355343?sk=wall

educate/collaborate/network….Look forward to your Participation !

Continue of article:

3. Solicitation

Whether you’re sending out emails inviting co-workers to your party or hanging up an order form for your child’s school fundraiser, you could be violating company policy. Don’t assume that you’re in the clear just because other people are doing it—this type of policy violation is what managers hang their hats on when they’re unhappy with an employee’s performance.

4. A Lack Of Emotional Intelligence

Everyone knows that you can get fired for being unable or unwilling to play nicely with others, but what trips up a lot of people is having a poorly developed poker face. If everyone can tell when you’re bored or irritated or that you think something a colleague is saying is stupid, this will catch up with you. Emotional outbursts, belittling others, shutting co-workers down when they speak, and just generally being a jerk are other ways a lack of emotional intelligence will leave you looking for work.

5. Misusing Company Supplies Or Resources

Many people don’t think twice about taking a pack of printer paper home when they’ve run out or using the company’s FedEx account to mail a last-minute holiday gift. However, in the eyes of your employer, this is stealing. Abusing company resources is a serious offense, even if the monetary value of the item doesn’t add up to much. Catching you in the act can also be a good excuse if your boss is looking to fire you. It’s a lot easier to document and justify firing someone for stealing than it is to fire them because they are just OK at their job.

6. Speaking On Behalf Of The Company

This isn’t just about sending out an unauthorized press release or venting on the company Twitter account, because most people already realize that these types of things will get them fired. I’m talking about answering a question when a reporter sticks a microphone in your face or identifying yourself as an employee of the company when sharing your personal opinions online. This creates the perception that you’re speaking as a representative of the company, even when you aren’t trying to, and that’s definitely something that can get you fired.

Bringing It All Together

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they can only be fired for getting caught making one huge misstep, such as sexually harassing a colleague or bad-mouthing the boss. The reality is that it’s usually not that dramatic.

What’s the oddest or smallest thing that you’ve seen someone fired for? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

Travis co-wrote the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and co-foundedTalentSmart.

 

Forbes.com | March 22, 2016 | Travis Bradberry