Thursday 22 September 2016

Oh No, I Just Got Fired What Do I Do Now

By Michelle Patterson


Most young people do not expect to work at one business all of their lives. One job may just be a stepping stone to the next. But when they leave, they expect it to be on their terms and not their employers. If you have gotten a dreaded summons to the human resources department, you might already be thinking; I just got fired what do I do now. Many people are so nervous when they get into a meeting that they don't really comprehend what personnel is telling them.

Having your job terminated does not necessarily mean you have actually been fired. There can be a lot of reasons why a company chooses to remove you from your position. They may be consolidating work duties or eliminating your department altogether. Be sure you have a clear understanding as to what is really happening when you talk with the person in personnel. If you have been terminated for cause, you may not have many options. If your job has been restructured, you may be able to negotiate some benefits.

The first thing you should definitely do, although it may be difficult, is to stay calm. Make sure you clearly understand whether the termination is effective immediately or whether you will have a couple of weeks or months to finish ongoing projects and help train whoever will be taking over. You need to get a letter of separation from your employer outlining the exact terms of the situation.

Depending on the circumstances, there may be a severance package offered. You will probably be required to sign a legal document relinquishing your right to sue the company at a later date before you receive a severance check. You definitely want to get a letter of separation, and it doesn't hurt to ask for a letter of recommendation at the same time.

As soon as you can, you need to sit down and take a hard look at the money you have on hand. If you don't have at least six months worth of savings to help you through this period, you will have to make some immediate decisions. Some of these first decisions may depend on whether or not you are the sole provider in your household.

You can sign up for online employment databases and search for job opportunities there as well. There are a number of these sites, and you need to sign up on more than one. You can also search the internet to get more information about where people are hiring and what the job market is like in your field. It might be necessary to take some courses to make yourself more competitive.

It is easy to get discouraged and depressed when you are trying to find work and nothing seems to be happening. It may take a lot of effort, but you must not isolate yourself. Talk to friends and family. Go outside and take a walk. You can join groups of people who have been in your shoes. They can be a great source of information.

Getting fired is very scary for most people who have to work every day to pay their bills. Staying clear headed and focused will help you move forward in a difficult situation.




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