Am I being fired? I was recently converted from a full-time employee at a $5 billion multi-national company to a contractor working at the same company. Now, my contractor boss has called me in for meetings with the contracting company's HR rep for "issues". Oh yeah, I'm pregnant too. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm scared of the shame of being fired or laid-off, and I'd rather resign than be laid-off. Am I misreading all these signs or am I just burned out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2009 - 23 answers

Short version: I was fired for taking parental leave. I am now looking for new work. What do I tell potential future employers about the reason I left my previous job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2009 - 27 answers

Just got fired. How do I use my LinkedIn.com profile to find a new job without my contacts thinking I did something horrible? [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Aug 17, 2009 - 8 answers

[BigLawFilter] Just been no-offered at Nor Cal law firm, on campus interviewing is essentially dead for 3Ls. What to do? This is going to be long I think but I am on the edge of a panic attack. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 10 answers

How to redeem my professional reputation and rebuild my own self-worth after termination for unethical behavior? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 20 answers

Fired for misconduct (threats of violence) related to disability. Is there any recourse? [more inside]
posted by Danila on Apr 1, 2009 - 16 answers

I was fired from my last job, looking for a new one. How do I spin this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 9, 2009 - 11 answers

"Were you ever fired" is now a common question on job applications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 52 answers

I got fired on Friday after 2.5 years with the company. I’d like to apply for unemployment in my state (Minnesota) but I’m worried my employer will contest it. Can I trade knowledge that I alone have for a guarantee that they won’t? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 19, 2009 - 40 answers

Are you currently employed? Why did you leave your last job? [more inside]
posted by ezekieldas on Dec 18, 2008 - 12 answers

My wife was "let go" from her position as a high school math teacher in California, due to budget cutbacks. What should she do? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Dec 2, 2008 - 17 answers

Four days ago I filed a complaint with the department of labor against my current employer due to unpaid overtime. Today, I was fired. Should I disclose this to future potential employers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 - 12 answers

My secretary will get fired at the end of the day. Should I tell her in advance? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 30, 2008 - 57 answers

"We're going to have to let you go." What do you do before leaving your boss's office? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Sep 23, 2008 - 23 answers

I've come to understand from co-workers as well as things that have gone on this past week, that I will be getting fired on Monday. How should I handle it? Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by blackout on Jul 13, 2008 - 45 answers

How do you know when you’ve been legitimately fired? No, I'm not as dumb as I sound here... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm trying to figure out how to be less paranoid and obsessive and how to not replay past and future negative scenarios in my head constantly – eventually getting myself in trouble. Often, I go over negative things that I've overheard or have suspicions about, and negative recent occurrences (like getting fired recently or conversations that might have left me in a bad light in someone else’s view). I feel paranoid about anything I cannot control and have ever had problems with perhaps. I was recently fired from a job for generally being too confrontational with my boss about things I saw going wrong and things I was feeling paranoid about. The thing is -- the paranoia is somewhat justified, and I have a hard time believing that it's possible not to worry about stuff all the time. And now at my new job I feel that I’m at risk of the same behavior, feeling jaded already about my new work situation and worrying constantly about everything in my life (and about not having a life, and even about worrying too much itself!) – how can I feel more relaxed and just chill out? [more inside]
posted by albatross5000 on Jun 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Can I request to be laid off? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Years ago, I was fired from a job after raising concerns I had over some questionable practices with my manager and a V.P. I did some research recently and learned the company's investors killed the company - for exactly the things I was concerned about. Do I even bother to raise this in an interview if asked about the job? (Naturally, there's more inside.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 9 answers

I need career advice on how to become a graphic designer when I'm already a grown up. Bonus & intertwined question: can you help me see if I am on the path toward being screwed at my current job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I fire someone without demoralizing the rest of my team? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2007 - 38 answers

After a short encounter with my boss today I have reason to believe that I will be fired tomorrow. In this particular situation, would it be better to quit or be fired? (sorry, kids - semi-lengthy post!) [more inside]
posted by lolalivia on Dec 4, 2007 - 24 answers

I just bought a new car before getting fired two days later, and now I'm having trouble securing the loan. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Oct 31, 2007 - 15 answers

Someone I know was fired on Saturday, 9/29, from his hourly job. He was eligible to start receiving benefits (after the six month waiting period) on 10/1. We live in a at-will state and I know you can be fired or quit for most any reason. I'm not wondering about the reason he was fired--I am wondering about the timing of it. It seems to me that the company conveniently got rid of him right before he became benefit-eligible as a cost-saving measure, and I am curious if this is in any way unlawful? We are in Georgia.
posted by FergieBelle on Oct 1, 2007 - 22 answers

If you give two weeks notice and your employer asks you to leave immediately, are you eligible for unemployment in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by peep on Jul 24, 2007 - 16 answers

Legal secretary abruptly unemployed in New York State. Help me understand my job hunting and insurance situation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2007 - 9 answers

I gave notice at my last job, then was 'fired' before the end of my notice period. What options do I have (in Florida)? [more inside]
posted by Pecinpah on Jun 22, 2007 - 16 answers

I want to apply for a job in a field I've worked in once before. However, there is no doubt that I will not get a positive reference from the company I was at. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by damnjezebel on May 17, 2007 - 5 answers

Should you add to your resume a job that you got fired from? [more inside]
posted by mcraul on Apr 24, 2007 - 26 answers

I was fired almost 8 months ago, now I've got an interview. Help me spin this to my advantage. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2007 - 14 answers

I got fired via voicemail. Am I allowed to publish this voicemail to the web? [more inside]
posted by Mijo Bijo on Mar 23, 2007 - 27 answers

How to handle an unexpected termination in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Mar 14, 2007 - 20 answers

My girlfriend just lost her new job. What now? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Mar 7, 2007 - 18 answers

I had low-level jobs before going back to school for legal secretary, graduating in 2003. I was successful at 2 legal secretary jobs after that but had to quit each one due to needing better benefits or better working conditions. But now this 3rd job I got fired from last week after 5 months, due to a combination of my poor concentration and my boss's critically obsessive perfectionism. I had been fired numerous times before going back to school, but now I thought I was headed for a real career. Since my concentration isn't the greatest, I'm wondering about a career change, but the only thing that looks good on my resume is the legal secretary stuff. I still haven't told my parents, whom I live with, that I got fired yet again. The errors I was making weren't critical, really mostly stuff like [more inside]
posted by serena15221 on Feb 18, 2007 - 17 answers

I just got fired. Looking for advice on how to spin my lack of employment to the people I'm interviewing with in the near future, some of whom know that I was working as recently as this morning. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Jan 24, 2007 - 18 answers

Can employers obtain a detailed work history analysis? What does this entail? [more inside]
posted by deep_sea_diving_suit on Oct 3, 2006 - 11 answers

I was fired for a ridiculous reason. Do I discuss it in interviews or should I make up a polite but evasive response? [more inside]
posted by blueskiesinside on Aug 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Well- I have about a 1 in 3 chance of being RIFfed (reduction in force). I've been 10 years with a "major communications company" and they are cleaning house. [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Jun 29, 2006 - 9 answers

It's very possible I'll be fired from my job next Wednesday. Should I resign before then? What should I tell prospective employers? [more inside]
posted by hamster on Jun 15, 2006 - 38 answers

I'm considering taking a major risk and changing careers entirely [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2006 - 5 answers

Just got fired from my teaching gig... need directions to somewhere cool. [more inside]
posted by trinarian on Apr 27, 2006 - 12 answers

Yesterday, I got fired from my job. I'm a Canadian living in Uganda, and I have (had) a job working full time as a consultant (marketing and business strategy) for a Ugandan manufacturing company. Officially i'm fired for 'non performance', in reality i'm fired for 'talking back' and being 'disrespectful'. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Aug 19, 2005 - 11 answers

Please help me decide whether I should quit or try and get fired from my job!!! Need advice ASAP. More inside. [more inside]
posted by cascando on May 30, 2005 - 36 answers

I was fired from a college job a couple years ago. I am currently unemployed and I have to use the job as an example of work experience. [more inside]
posted by my sock puppet account on Apr 5, 2005 - 17 answers

About a year ago, I was unjustly fired. My employer was careful to do it in a way to avoid any legal disputes. How does one get over thoughts of revenge and confrontation. I've considered sending a letter to the person responsible, explaining exactly how I feel about it all. I was never given a proper explaination and the whole thing feels unresolved. I realize a letter is somewhat juvenile and unproductive but I feel this might help me cope. I really want to put this all behind me.
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2004 - 20 answers

Any advice on the least dehumanizing way to fire someone? I'm not so much worried about the mechanics of when to do it as how. What would you want to hear from your boss if you were let go tomorrow that wasn't merely blowing smoke up your posterior?
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2004 - 17 answers

So I got fired from work last week. What do I tell future employers when they ask why I left my previous job?
posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2004 - 16 answers

There was a short movie posted on Mefi Blue a ways back about an office worker who watches Internet porn by mistake and gets fired and his whole life goes down the drain. Anybody remember the name?
posted by jeremias on Sep 5, 2004 - 5 answers

After being fired (not laid off or downsized, but actually fired) from a professional level job, how do you discuss this in interviews with new potential employers?
(a little more inside) [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Apr 7, 2004 - 15 answers