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Created on: January 23, 2012
Just like a boyfriend or girlfriend who needs to get out of relationship but doesn't know how... well, you can use these 10 tips to both get fired from a job or have your significant other dump you for something better. Take not - its about the commitment to get fired. If you are not committed to get fired, then, you'll probably be stuck making money at a job you don't want to be at.
Here they are: 10 weird ways to get fired:
1. Dress to Impress...
Not to impress your higher ups, but to impress upon them that you don't care about appearance, and are willing to prove it with inappropriate dress and appearance. A suit and tie meeting could mean a Tuxedo or shorts and slippers. The bottom line: its about 'you' and you want all eyes on you because it's distracting and if they don't like it, they need to do something about it. Like... Fire you!
2. Show up early but leave earlier!
Again, impress your superiors with an early to work attitude. Make it well known that you came in at 6:30am before any staff is there. But, leave right after lunch. If confronted about it say, "I got here early today so I left a little early". Your reputation is an early bird - how early - they'll never know unless they beat you to the fron door. Once they demand you come in on time and leave on time tell them that that is virtually impossible due to your DNA. They'll probe and your only answer will be, its all about DNA. The excuse alone can get you fired!
3. Wrong!
You are right and everyone else is wrong. Remember that. Everytime someone comes up with a solution let it be known that they are wrong by announcing it. This will be your call sign, your mantra, and the 'way you roll'. Just say outloud: "Wrong!" and sing it like you mean it. From bosses to subordinates. They are wrong, you are right and everyone needs to know. Right?
Wrongggg!
4. "You're 'effin' kidding me!
This is perfect for staff meetings. Whenever your boss makes a statement or lays out a plan of action on tasks to be done, end it with an 'You're 'effin' kidding me!' exasperated statement. It doesn't even have to be loud and obnoxious. It just needs to be said. Over and over and over again - at every staff meeting, one-on-one, request for work or data or just about anything.
5. Send inappropriate emails to co-workers
Put everyone in jeopardy of being fired by sending them "NWS" (not work safe) emails of pictures, videos, and even jokes. Send them en masse - all the way up the corporate ladder. Don't make it look like
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