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Top 10 warning signs that you're about to get fired 35 Articles

  • 1 of 35

    by Paul Lines

    Sometimes you get these strange premonitions. You wake up in the morning and everthing is fine, but when you get to the office, there is that deodorant of P45 in the air (PS: P45 is the final payslip you get in the UK when...read more

  • 2 of 35

    by Kathy Writer

    I worked for a company for eight long years. Actually the first five weren't that bad. I had a boss who really liked my work ethic and encouraged me to be all I could be. You have to know that this company was continual...read more

  • 3 of 35

    by Marianne Pelletier

    As a manager, I often have to take a lot of time to fire someone. Mind you, I work hard at not having to because it hurts, but when I have to, it takes a lot of time. Here are your signs. By the way, if you're worried abou...read more

  • 4 of 35

    by Vernice Cates

    The top 10 warning signs that you are about to be fired would definitely start in my opinion when they start not acknowledging you. And by that I mean they do not acknowledge you in the office or workplace, and therefore ...read more

  • 5 of 35

    by Paul Frank

    1. They move you from your office to a "temporary" room, citing "renovation" purposes. 2. Everyone shushes when you walk into the room. Much more than usual. 3. The cleaner hands you a big box and tells you you'll b...read more

  • 6 of 35

    by Stephen H

    Doing well at work? Looking forward to that promotion anytime soon. Or are you on the wrong side of the boss and heading for the door? If your boss has been dropping the following hints then its time for you to start looki...read more

  • 7 of 35

    by Celia Craske

    1)You are given all the jobs no-body wants. 2)Your desk is used as additional storage space for boxes of stationery. 3)You are told you won't be receiving a performance review because there is no point. 4)Your bos...read more

  • 8 of 35

    by Creation Hub

    Early warnings signs are not just for earthquakes or floods. Even in employment, one must be vigilant to be able to detect signs of trouble in the horizon. Before I begin, I would like to remind all my dear friends who...read more

  • 9 of 35

    by Azra Jaleel

    Top ten signs saying your about to be fired: 1."Hey why haven't you done what I asked you to do?" - Becomes a regular comment. 2. You are asked to train somebody on you tasks and are asked to move to make w...read more

  • 10 of 35

    by Ted Sherman

    HUMOR: The top ten warning signs that you're about to get fired are: 1. Your boss catches you sleeping at your desk ... in your pajamas. 2. You ask for a raise ... every day. 3. To your boss, you graphically describe ...read more

  • 11 of 35

    by Autumn Kaufman

    10) Upper management talks about needing everyone cross-trained. In case you were ever in a car wreck. 9) Closed door meetings that normally, you should be in. Or at the least hear about from your co-workers. 8)...read more

  • 12 of 35

    by Luke Kinton

    So you think you might be on the way to the unemployment line and you want to be sure? Read on and see. 1. If your new task is to train "the new guy". This is usually a general job for anyone in any job settin...read more

  • 13 of 35

    by Nisha Danny

    Job secuirity is a major problem in discussion these days.Some of the reasone of getting fired can be on the part of employee diue to misconduct,negligence of duty.But there can be other reasons also for getting fired .So ...read more

  • 14 of 35

    by Nathan H

    Clear warning signs indicate the displeasure of your superiors. This warning signs may indicate that your firing is imminent. 1. The company hires an employee with your qualifications and job description. 2. You are ...read more

  • 15 of 35

    by Joe Gadrow

    10 ways to know that your getting the axe for for sure 1 You happen by your bosses desk and see Interview new person for... followed by your job title 2. You hear speculation about your upcoming departure in the bre...read more

  • 16 of 35

    by Cheryl Tate

    1. The guy that you always gave a hard time get promoted to your boss. 2. You find out that the guy mentioned in item one was making less than you before his promotion. 3. Payroll and hours worked are put in elec...read more

  • 17 of 35

    by Bill Harder

    An old boss of mine once told me: "The day you think you're indispensable to a company, is the day that you're fired" If you have not learned this lesson yet, you may someday. I have learned it once and will never...read more

  • 18 of 35

    by Nicolette Montano

    Before you receive the walking papers, take a look at some of the warning signs before saving a spot on the unemployment line. 1)Your co-workers are doing your work. 2)Your boss is being awfully distant from you but i...read more

  • 19 of 35

    by Drew Price

    10. Eye contact among co-workers gradually diminishes. 9. Random hugs from co-workers become common place. 8. Your office supplies begin to mysteriously wander off. 7. Your supervisor suspiciously receives cell phone ca...read more

  • 20 of 35

    by Poonam

    No one can tell you about the sure signs of being fired until you are told. But here are some pointers that may indicate that your job is in menace. 1. Your Boss is keeping an eye on you most of the time. 2. Your Bos...read more

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