{"id":1395,"date":"2015-08-31T16:49:52","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T16:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:56:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:56:29","slug":"how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with Being Fired and Make it Count"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cYou\u2019re fired\u201d is not exactly a fun sentence to hear. One\u2019s professional career can be quite the rollercoaster ride, filled with a mix of highlight-worthy highs and disappointing lows. Getting fired, however, could be considered hitting rock bottom. Or make you believe the sky is falling in your work life. No one ever talks about getting fired but if you ever find yourself in this situation, here are a handful of proactive things you can do.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count\/#Remain_professional\" title=\"Remain professional \">Remain professional <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count\/#Clarify_the_reasons_that_got_you_fired\" title=\"Clarify the reasons that got you fired.\">Clarify the reasons that got you fired.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count\/#Get_to_the_negotiation_table\" title=\"Get to the negotiation table\">Get to the negotiation table<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count\/#Searching_for_the_lesson\" title=\"Searching for the lesson\">Searching for the lesson<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-being-fired-and-make-it-count\/#Plan_the_next_steps\" title=\"Plan the next steps \">Plan the next steps <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remain_professional\"><\/span><strong>Remain professional <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under no circumstances are you allowed to do the following \u201cburn-the-bridge\u201d type of behaviors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Badmouthing your boss and your soon-to-be erstwhile employer on social media<\/li>\n<li>Damaging office property<\/li>\n<li>Lashing out at your teammates face to face<\/li>\n<li>Setting off the office\u2019s fire alarm<\/li>\n<li>Slashing the tires of your CEO\u2019s high-end luxury car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The shock and hurt of being let go may fuel your urge to go on a Hulk-like rampage. But it\u2019s the opportune time to take ten (or a hundred) deep breaths and imagine you&#8217;re at sea. Do you want to\u00a0be remembered as that former employee who lost his temper? Do your best to stay in good terms as much as you can. Organizations on your \u201capply-for\u201d list are sure to contact your former boss and company for feedback about you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarify_the_reasons_that_got_you_fired\"><\/span><strong>Clarify the reasons that got you fired.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learn why you&#8217;re being let go straight from the horse\u2019s mouth \u2013 your immediate supervisor. Was it due to a failure in meeting performance-based standards? Was it because you had displayed an attitude or conduct detrimental to the team? Is it a cost-cutting move? This gives much-needed clarity, rather than doing guesswork on what drove their decision. It also helps in the process of taking responsibility for one\u2019s actions. Resorting to giving out bitter-tasting \u201cblame pies\u201d is never a good parting gift.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_to_the_negotiation_table\"><\/span><strong>Get to the negotiation table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each company has post-termination guidelines in place. Such guidelines offer soon-to-be-ex-employees a negotiation window on termination terms centering on a number of pertinent matters. One item would be your severance package. Another is finding out how the remaining employment benefits and privileges will be utilized. Most importantly, it is a window to negotiate with your boss and\/or HR on how your firing will be positioned to companies you have chosen to apply for or that will call. Sure, they may have fired you but still have your best interests in mind. Just make sure that whatever reason (i.e. labelling it as a resignation, rather than a firing) both parties have agreed upon is properly documented on paper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Searching_for_the_lesson\"><\/span><strong>Searching for the lesson<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the dust has settled, it\u2019s time to look at the man in the mirror. What can you possibly learn from this episode? Sometimes, the big lessons we need to learn comes to us through what looks like daunting adversity. At this stage, it is a time to be fully honest. Whatever realizations comes up, strive to come up with solutions and put into good use in your next job. It is also perfectly fine to reach out to your support system to help lighten your load.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_the_next_steps\"><\/span><strong>Plan the next steps <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On to the next journey, which is embarking on a job search. You know the drill. It\u2019s time to polish your resume, dust off those job-hunting skills, and get in touch with your network. Do all of these with added motivation. And after all you may have gone through, take extra time to consider the best job opportunity that presents \u00a0a new chance at becoming a better person all-around. As the saying goes, \u201cBehind every dark cloud lies a silver lining.\u201d When an employee gets fired, it may seem and feel like the end of the world. But \u2013 and it may not be obvious at first \u2013 it may also act as a bridge to new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Not just of the employment variety but also for self-improvement and realizing your untapped potential. Yes, it can be the break that can propel you into the career heights you are aspiring for \u2013 if you let it and work hard for it. Who says going back into the unemployment line via termination spells the end? Have you had any experience with being fired? How did you handle it? Any lessons to share? Please share in the comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cYou\u2019re fired\u201d is not exactly a fun sentence to hear. One\u2019s professional career can be quite the rollercoaster ride, filled with a mix of highlight-worthy highs and disappointing lows. Getting fired, however, could be considered hitting rock bottom. Or make you believe the sky is falling in your work life. 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