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Marry the Job, Not the Company

Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story

From Prashant Jain

Why I Was Fired

The organization I worked for is in the downsizing mode.

What Being Fired Has Been Like

For me, when I was told that my services are no longer needed, I was stunned. According to the top management I was a very good employee and I was also told that the organization had higher hopes from me. But, when it happened I was like, I was planning to marry the company because I really liked the work but I learned that I should marry my job not my organization. Now, I am serving my notice period and the behavior of everyone around me has changed suddenly.

Advice

  • Keep Calm
  • When applying for another jobs, you don't need to mention why you are leaving your current job unless asked.
  • Be punctual and disciplined as you were earlier
  • Don't badmouth your employer or any of your colleagues
  • Stop worrying and be awesome instead and start preparing for your future on a full swing. Cheers! :)

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