The question: Should I provide a lukewarm reference for my recently fired ex-manager to avoid awkwardness? Or should I tell him no, and if so, what is the code language to use? I can't say "Sorry, that won't be possible" for reasons outlined herein.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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I have 60 days before I will likely be terminated from my job. Do I quit? What do I do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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How do I talk about being fired in future job interviews? Advice and encouragement needed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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I am a new manager. I have to fire my employee on Monday. Help me plan this conversation.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2012 -
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I was fired and now I'm trying to get hired. How can I tactfully deal with this subject in interviews?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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Moment of crisis. Wife was fired from nursing job; now she's concerned that future nursing jobs may be partly or entirely beyond her reach.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2012 -
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Is my depressed partner about to get fired? Can I help him improve work habits or fix the depression so as not be fired? And how can I cope with my worries about this (and consequently, our financial future) -and in particular, bring them up to him- without blaming him for his job uncertainty, implying that he's bad at his job, or increasing his depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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Boss wants to talk about why I haven't been in the office that much these past few months and why my work is not up to par. I've been struggling with depression. How can I talk to him about this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2012 -
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I was let go from my job last week - it was kind of a surprise, but I'm bouncing back and I was looking to leave the company anyway, so I'm not too broken up about that. I am not thrilled about the prospect of job hunting while unemployed (would have preferred to have landed a new job first) and am trying to get a handle on my next steps. I have some Networking 101-type questions that I need help with, as well as some questions about how best to frame what happened at the last job to recruiters/prospective new leads/interviewers, and how to best avoid ever being in this same situation ever again.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 23, 2012 -
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I was just fired from my job because I didn't meet performance expectations. It's a terrible feeling. How can I best learn from this experience and attack the future?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2011 -
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I just went through an extended period of depression and ended up getting fired for missing work. What to do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2011 -
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I am terrified of being fired, even though I don't have any reason to suspect I might be let go. How can I get over this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2011 -
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I've recently found out that I'm probably going to be let go from my job in the next week or two. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on May 28, 2010 -
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I was fired last week, and I've been feeling very down since then. I need my friends to take spend some extra time with me this week. Although I wrote an email to them and explained what happened and how I needed a night out or two, none of them have responded. How do I let my friends know about my level of depression and how much I need them right now without alarming them or seeming manipulative?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2010 -
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I am bitter towards companies in general, and that's not a useful attitude to have as (hopefully) a round of January interviews approach. Help me.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 22, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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[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.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2009 -
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How to redeem my professional reputation and rebuild my own self-worth after termination for unethical behavior?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2008 -
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How do you know when you’ve been legitimately fired? No, I'm not as dumb as I sound here...
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2008 -
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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.)
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2008 -
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Legal secretary abruptly unemployed in New York State. Help me understand my job hunting and insurance situation.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 21, 2007 -
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I was fired almost 8 months ago, now I've got an interview. Help me spin this to my advantage.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2007 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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