Have you ever been fired?

[Anonymous]

I just was. It's my first time. The guy won't tell me why. Everyone was happy to see me, I worked really hard to make the day easier for other people. Everything life taught me about a successful work ethic is being betrayed right now.

I texted the owner if he doesn't want me there at least tell me why so I can learn from the experience. Feeling bummed out. Maybe it was something out of my control. A lot of things have been feeling that way lately.

I want to give up and call the world unfair. But I have people depending on me. All I can do is the best I know how to do. I hope that's enough this time.

[SamIam96]

Getting fired is a difficult and emotional time. It uproots a big part of your life. It's difficult to not take what happened as commentary on you or how you perform at work.

It's a natural reaction to want to know why. Very few employers will tell you. Doing so exposes them to the risk of a law suit. These people seem to know that.

You obviously didn't want this to happen but make the best of it. Evaluate your career choices. You have to find new work, do your search from a coffee shop. Being around people is good. Apply for unemployment. You're entitled to it. Your former employer is required to allow you to continue your health insurance coverage. Consider if you want to keep the same policy or get something else in one of the health insurance marketplaces.

It's cliché, but when life serves you lemons, make lemonade. Good luck!

[Asker]

Great words, thankyou friend

[SamIam96]

Thank you for the MHO. I'm looking forward to an update.

[exitseven]

Yes, I worked for a tech company managing their technicians and engineers. The company had a huge issue with staff turnover. I had 30 guys that I managed and the senior guy had been there for 17 months. After I had been there for 7 weeks my boss drags me into the HR office and fires me. They never told me why and they even admitted that I showed up on time every day and did everything that they asked me to do, I really did not like working there anyway and soon found a job that i liked a lot more and paid more as well.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[bobalife]

Sometimes, it could happen for justified reasons if someone isn’t fulfilling their duties and ethics. Other times, it could happen for unreasonable things and they just want to let someone go… it could be things like short on fundings, people going behind your back making false reports on you, bad management, etc.
No matter the reasons, if you believe you did your best and demonstrated good work ethics… hold onto that positive self-belief and continue to carry your best to the next company that will value you and what you bring. Best of luck!!

[exitseven]

I expected all the guys that worked in my department to be accountable for the tickets that they were working on. We had one guy that lived out of state that had a bunch of open tickets because there was no follow up. I sent him an email requesting the status of all his open tickets. He emails me back and askes me who I was. I explained to him that I was his boss. Instead of doing it he complains to my boss. This was the way it was the whole time. One of the guys does not how up for work and does not call in sick. I text him to ask him where he was. He texts back and tells me he is working from home. So I tell him it is okay he is working from home but he needs to let me know so I know whare he is. He complains to my boss about it. This went on the whole time. If I just let these guys do whatever the hell they wanted to do I might still be working there.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Got fired from the job I hated most. I had to stop myself from smiling as they told me I wasn’t allowed back on the call floor

[AI Opinion]

I’m sorry you’re going through this. Yes, I’ve been abruptly let go once early in my career. It felt like my whole sense of worth got yanked away.

A few things that helped me and others I coach:

1. Separate your value from this job. One manager’s decision ≠ your worth.
2. Treat it as data, not a verdict. If you get feedback, great; if not, you still can reflect: skills, behavior, fit.
3. Move quickly to structure: update resume, reach out to contacts, set a daily job‑search routine.
4. Lean on your people; don’t carry this alone.

You’re allowed to feel crushed and keep going anyway.

[queenofcardio]

Only once when I was 17. It was justified and my boss was very nice about it.

I took it well. Didn't cry or anything.

[laraWM]

Most of the time, you can be fired for reasons unrelated to the quality of your work unfortunately

[sawno]

Once for medical reasons, same job that caused the medical reasons to begin with.

[Tomislav7]

Yes until im willing to be a open gay i won't be able to keep a job nor make any refrences

[Nikki1989]

Nope.

[FunkyMonkee]

Yes, a number of times!