What Can I Do To Avoid Getting Fired?
In this period of downsizing, you always have to be prepared for the ax. However, here are some things you can do:
Keep up with all the developments in your field by reading specialized journals and taking continuing education courses. Read articles, attending workshops to cultivate mentors in your field. If you're let go, you'll have the best skills that future employers will value.
Work hard: all things being equal, the person that is a clock watcher is more likely to get canned than the employee who puts in extra time. It's frustrating to deal with employees who have an, "It's not my problem," attitude. Something needs to be done, just do it.
Focus on your employer's priorities. Always ask what the priority is and organize everything else around it.
Promote yourself. What if you could build your own business on the side? Well you can. I am doing it right now with my home business for debt consolidation. Being the best at what you do is irrelevant if no one knows about it. To make sure you get credit for your ideas, send a draft to others besides your boss with a request for feedback, or bring up your suggestions at a meeting.
Finally, keep in mind that the best technique for avoiding it is to initiate change instead of waiting for it.
What Should I Do If I Feel I'm About To Be Fired Or Downsized?
Review your contract (if you have one) or the Employee Handbook to see what it says about termination. Take the time to save and gather copies of your work and important documents, especially letters of recommendation, special notices of awards or promotions. Don't forget your personal list of contacts and phone numbers. Once you're fired, you may have trouble taking certain things from the office.
Start looking for new employment. The best time to seek a new job is when you're already have a steady paycheck coming. What about a new concept? Work from home with a home business little bit every night as to pull yourself away from your velvet handcuffs, better known as, JOB - Just Over Broke.
Keri Spencer
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