How to Deal with Being Fired

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Try not to get angry or freak out.. Ask for reasons why you were fired.. Do not sign a severance package right away.

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1

Try not to get angry or freak out.

Step 1

Try not to get angry or freak out.

2

Ask for reasons why you were fired.

Step 2

Ask for reasons why you were fired.

3

Do not sign a severance package right away.

Step 3

Do not sign a severance package right away.

4

Discuss how your departure will be described to the rest of the company.

Step 4

Discuss how your departure will be described to the rest of the company.

5

End the meeting with a handshake.

Step 5

End the meeting with a handshake.

6

Pack up and exit the building.

Step 6

Pack up and exit the building.

7

File for unemployment benefits.

Step 7

File for unemployment benefits.

8

Don't be afraid to tell people you were fired.

Step 8

Don't be afraid to tell people you were fired.

9

Turn to your friends and family.

Step 9

Turn to your friends and family.

10

Talk to a therapist or counselor.

Step 10

Talk to a therapist or counselor.

11

Avoid thinking about "what ifs".

Step 11

Avoid thinking about "what ifs".

12

Focus your energy on activities you enjoy doing, or skills you want to get bette

Step 12

Focus your energy on activities you enjoy doing, or skills you want to get better at.

13

Look over your finances.

Step 13

Look over your finances.

14

Think about the next step in your career.

Step 14

Think about the next step in your career.

15

Identify your transferable skills.

Step 15

Identify your transferable skills.

16

Create an action plan.

Step 16

Create an action plan.

17

Conduct your own job interview.

Step 17

Conduct your own job interview.

18

Don't write off a temporary position.

Step 18

Don't write off a temporary position.

19

Relish the work when you get it.

Step 19

Relish the work when you get it.

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