[Mind] What to do if you're of being fired
What to do if you're afraid
of being fired
Being fired is a common fear these days. Here are a few tips to
help you if you think you're in the firing line.
If you hear or are told outright by your employer that some jobs
have to go and yours “might” be one of them, what can you do
about it? It’s a worrying prospect for many who rely on their
regular income to cover mortgages, car loans, school fees, food
bills, and all the other expenses of living. What you can do about
it depends on the size of the company you work for, your skill
level and experience, where you live, the status of employment in
your area, etc. If you are afraid of being fire for other reasons,
there are still steps you can take, so first let’s take a look at
being laid off/made redundant.
1. Get the Truth.
Find out first if YOUR job is on the firing line. You may be
worrying for nothing. Don’t just ask other employees – they may
merely repeat rumors and gossip. Either have a confidential chat
with your immediate Manager, or make an appointment with the Human
Resources Manager. There’s no point “worrying” unless you have
to.
2. Use Your Contacts
If your job is in jeopardy, depending on your current role, you
may be able to put yourself in a position of availability to
“head hunters” from other companies. Make contact with people in
other organizations and ask about job possibilities, or you can
contact the H.R. Managers of other companies and ask them if it is
worthwhile submitting your Resume. If you are a member of an
association, it’s time to network. Let it be known among those in
positions to help you that you are in need of a new position… but
be discreet.
3. Update Your Resume
Don’t leave it until the bell tolls before you start sending out
job applications and your resume. What if you are not going to
“lose your job” for another three months, but it takes 3-6
months before you find another one? Can you afford to wait that
long? Start applying now. If you find a job quickly, whether you
see out your remaining time with your existing employer or not
will depend on whether your “new” employer is prepared to wait.
It’s hard when you have feelings of loyalty to your existing
employer, but they are planning to get rid of you soon… right now
you need to be looking out for yourself.
4. Know Your Entitlements
If staying until the end, make sure you know your entitlements.
What settlement is the company offering you? Have you received a
termination agreement with everything set out? If in doubt, have
it checked by a professional. You have legal recourse if the
company does not pay you what you are entitled to under your
agreement with them and state and federal laws, and even union
rules (if applicable to you) governing such things as redundancy
packages etc. In addition to this, find out if you are eligible
for any government unemployment benefits – in case you need them.
5. Get References Before You Go
Make sure you get references before you leave the company. You
will need them.
Now let’s say you are afraid of being fired for other reasons.
Perhaps you made one too many mistakes, or your boss doesn’t like
you, or you are being discriminated against for reasons of sex,
religion or whatever. If you haven’t actually been fired “yet”,
try to find ways to overcome the situation that is threatening
you. Can you transfer to a different department? Would a word with
your Manager help clear things up? Is there anything you can do to
put things “right” or fix them?
If not, and the threat of being fired is real, consider this:
1. Keep a diary of all communications, verbal or otherwise,
between yourself and others at your place of employment, including
any discriminatory behavior/comments.
2. If you are with a Union, you might like to get advice now
rather than leave it too late. For all you know, there may be
something else you can do to save your job, especially if it is
through discriminatory actions or unfair harassment. If you are
not with a Union, contact a legal professional or an employment
professional to find out your rights. Even if you are fired, you
do have rights. And when you are fired, you still have rights.
Have you been unfairly dismissed? You can make a claim if you
have. You are also entitled to a settlement payout if you have
been fired, so make sure you receive all your entitlements. If you
can, find someone “friendly” to give you a good, written
reference before you leave.
3. If you are not that happy where you are, update your resume and
start looking for a new job. You might consider doing this anyway,
particularly if your dismissal has been unpleasant and you have
been awarded your job back again… you may find the “after”
treatment not much of an improvement on the “before” treatment.
Written by Terri Levine, MCC, PCC, MS, CCC-SLP, the President of
Comprehensive Coaching U - The Professional's Coach Training
Program, a popular Master Certified personal and business Coach,
sought after Public Speaker, and Author of bestseller, "Work
Yourself Happy", "Coaching for an Extraordinary Life", "Create
Your Ideal Body", and soon to be released "Stop Managing, Start
Coaching". She can be contacted via the website
http://www.ComprehensiveCoachingU.com or by telephone: 215-699-4949.
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