by Maria Papadopoulou

Created on: April 18, 2010   Last Updated: April 19, 2010

Getting fired from your job during economic recession can be extremely difficult to handle. While this is not something that you can always avoid, knowing how not to behave can sometimes come to your rescue. This article will attempt to demonstrate some of the most common behaviors that can get you fired from your job.

Behaviors that can get you fired from your job

1. Being too upfront

While everyone appreciates honesty, there is a time and a place for everything. Being honest with your boss does not mean that you can freely express whatever pops in your head.  You can speak your mind without coming off aggressive or pushy. Remember that this is not your friend you are talking with, but your boss, the one person with the power to fire you. When talking to him, choose your words very carefully. If anger or frustration overwhelms you, it is best to give yourself some time to blow off some steam before engaging in a discussion with your boss. In case you have a lot of things to say, what you can do to ensure the best possible results is to write down questions and comments, so that you can hone your craft. When writing things, it is easier to pinpoint mistakes and deficiencies as well as criticize objectively how your words come off to others. If necessary, rehearse your speech with a friend to get his point of view as well.  His input may be proven to be useful, as he can see things that you cannot.

2. Blame everyone else for your mistakes

The tendency to blame everyone else (but yourself) for your mistakes is a behavior that can easily get you fired from your job. While it is true that you may not be the only one at fault in certain cases, refusing to accept any kind of responsibility and rushing to swift the blame on others is considered to be highly unprofessional. What it shows to your boss is that you are not mature enough to accept responsibility for your actions. How is he supposed to trust you, if that is the case? Learning to accept responsibility for your mistakes, even if you are not entirely to blame for them, will help you score points with your boss. You will show that you are at least willing to learn from them and get better. Between an employee who does a great job but rarely accepts responsibility for his mistakes and an employee who does a good job but always accepts responsibility for his mistakes and tries to learn from them, chances are that a boss will choose the latter.

3. Refuse to follow instructions and guidelines

Another behavior

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