#JobCrisis #FacingTermination #WorkplaceStruggles
Hey there, struggling with the fear of losing your job? I totally get it β it’s a tough situation to be in. π But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people have faced similar challenges, and there are ways to cope and move forward positively. Let’s dive into some practical solutions to help you navigate this difficult time.
## Acknowledge Your Feelings:
It’s completely normal to feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when facing the possibility of getting fired. Take some time to acknowledge and accept your emotions. It’s okay to feel scared and upset β you’re human, after all. Remember that it’s important to take care of yourself during this time.
## Seek Support:
Reach out to friends, family, or a trusted mentor for emotional support. Talking to someone you trust can help you process your feelings and gain perspective on the situation. Don’t be afraid to ask for help β it’s a sign of strength, not weakness. Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you.
## Evaluate Your Options:
While it may feel like the end of the world, getting fired is not the end of your career. Take this opportunity to reflect on your strengths, skills, and interests. Consider if there are other career paths or opportunities that align better with your goals and values. Use this time to explore new possibilities and set clear objectives for your future.
## Take Care of Yourself:
Self-care is crucial during times of uncertainty and stress. Make sure to prioritize your physical and mental well-being. Eat nutritious meals, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and engage in activities that bring you joy. Remember that self-care isn’t selfish β it’s essential for nurturing your overall well-being.
## Plan for the Future:
Start thinking about your next steps and develop a plan for moving forward. Update your resume, reach out to professional contacts, and consider pursuing further education or certifications to enhance your skill set. Stay proactive and focused on building a successful future for yourself.
Remember, getting fired is not a reflection of your worth as a person. It’s a temporary setback that can lead to new opportunities and growth. Stay positive, stay focused, and stay resilient. You’ve got this! πͺ
If you’re still struggling with coping, don’t hesitate to seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. Your mental health is important, and there’s no shame in reaching out for support.
Hang in there, and remember that you’re capable of overcoming this challenge. Stay strong and keep moving forward. You’ve got a bright future ahead of you! π
Take a breath. It’s a job, not your life. If you’re that nervous get your resume together and start applying. Getting fired isn’t the end of the world.
It seems like there are some missing pieces to your story here, as working the total number of hours but offset and remote shouldnβt be enough of an issue to warrant disciplinary action and termination.
If you are to be fired, there probably isnβt much you can do at this point. Try to get some rest, drink plenty of water, eat good food, and distract yourself until you know what is going to happen next.
Everyone gets fired at some point. It’s just a job. Are you worried because you really love it? If it’s wages you are worried about, apply for some jobs just in case you are let go. But don’t overthink it, I always do this after fucking up in work and it’s never as bad as I think.
Stuff happens. You canβt control the past but you can manage the future. Take a break, eat even if you donβt feel like it. Take a shower. Breathe. So you might get fired. There are far worse things. Not trivializing it but in life there are far worse things. So next steps. When you have a moment. You need to form a plan. Update resume. Apply for jobs. Gather any contact information you may need. Reference name etc. Do a budgetβ¦ I know stressful better to know really where you stand than to guess. Prioritize your spending. No extravagances for the time being. Eat well, rest, go for walks to reduce stress and help with sleep. Keep regular schedule. Socialize with supportive peopleβ¦ none of your friends who are negative or not good influences. As far as work goes do your job well. Politely and professionally. When you meet with them know that whatever you do or say should be kept to a minimum.
Let them speak. If they are letting you go. Ask about severance and medical benefits. Do not sign anything. Repeat do not sign anything. You will not be able to undo anything by talking. So donβt debate. Take information provided and leave quietly with your head held high. Itβs not the end of the world. Itβs just the beginning of a new chapter. Go home and surround yourself with people and things that are good for you. Eat, rest, exercise and begin your next chapter. File for unemployment. Apply for jobs. Keep a serious work schedule to look for jobs. You have got this. Not sure what really happened but you should try to learn from what happened and move on. Best of luck π€
If you donβt get fired, keep in mind the management & co-workers want you to be a hen in the chicken coop and you donβt fly solo at all. As some of your co-workers complained Iβm pretty certain and that then made the supervisors edgy and your getting pinched. They must have a lot of extra time on their hands to make this meeting happen, which Iβd keep that in the back of my mind also, if you end up still working there.
Wait so your superior approved it? Is he not backing you?
Even if it was a βI didnβt realize it was your in office day, not a WFH day, you should have told me thatβ from him, this should be a slap on the wrist and a βverbal warningβ in HR speak.
But if they do indeed massively overreact and fire you and word it so they do so βwith causeβ(IE Violation of company policy, ethics code, whatever) so you canβt get unemploymentβ¦.
Step 1 is updating your resume, making sure you have a good format that works with ATS readers. And coming up with an explanation or three for the termination and why you are looking for new employment that spins the situation in a positive-light and shows growth.
Step 2 is taking a hard and honest look at your finances and how long you can last with what you have
step 2.5 is (if hard look at finances is not able to cover 3-6 months at minimum of expenses) reaching out to all creditors (ie mortgage company, CC companies, utilities companies, etc.) and explain that you need to explore loss mitigation options due to a sudden job loss. Most, if not all, will work with you in some form or another.
Step 3 is planning to spend 8 hours a day applying for jobs. Finding your next gif is now your full time job.
Source: got fired over similarish circumstances/overreaction to an infraction of company policy, spent the next 9.5 months trying to find a comparable job before finding something that worked/met needs. It was rough, but you can get through it too, if necessary.
If you get fired, you get a new job. Itβs not the end of the world there are lots of jobs out there even it is temporary while you find a better one.
Did it occur to you that maybe they wouldn’t like this? Seems reasonable for them to tell you, then you could correct. Has that already happened and you still kept going rogue like this?