What to do if you feel like you’re being fired

[Summeroflove]

1. Document Everything

Document everything that you can legally document. If something happens to where they can be civically liable document it. So if you’re fired or getting formal action taken against you it’s there

2. Ask for it in writing

If it’s gotten to the point where your bosses aren’t working with you and are only offering negative non constructive feedback. Ask for everything to be in writing any improvement plans etc. Ask for a written copy. Don’t let it be a your word against theirs if they’re telling you one thing and then telling everyone else you said another. Private conversations that aren’t recorded don’t hold water. As well as any unprofessional and abusive language will be documented.

3: Work hard follow the rules

Make a honest effort to the best of your abilities. If they’re working with you that’s a better sign then not working with you at all even if it doesn’t seem that way. If it seems you’re past the point of no return search for another job and have it ready to go before you quit if you decide to quit.

4: Try to resign if you can

You may loose unemployment but if you feel they’re pushing you out the door. Take it… Have another job lined out before you jump ship but I can promise you that it looks better to willfully resign then be terminated.

5: Use your bosses as references BEFORE you quit.

If they’re desperate enough to get rid of you without having to take the liability and unemployment risks or firing you. They might just give you a good reference just to get rid of you. I’ve seen it happen. Once you resign or are terminated they will probably say what they’re really thinking.

6: Test your references

When you have references you’re using to find another job you can test those references. If you have friends or family with their own business or are in management positions. Have them make a call to your references or email to get a sense of what they’re saying. The ones that are overly negative don’t use. Even if you tell your bosses you’re looking for a part time position outside of work.

[genericname85]

look for a new job and quit before they can fire you.

[Jmmmfi4]

Start looking for a new job

[exitseven]

The best thing to do is to find another job first. If you get fired do not trash the place on the way out. I got fired once and they forgot to ask me for their iPhone back. I could have kept it but I chose to give it back.

[ohsheeT]

I didn't hear one thing about doing your the best you cando to prove them wrong

[RussianRye]

Start looking