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.

There is a big difference between being let go and being fired. Unless you have been accused of some sort of criminal activity and were escorted from the building, you may not have actually been fired. This can make the difference between getting unemployment or not. It will certainly affect your resume and any job search you take on. It may be that your job has been eliminated or you have not met sales goals, for instance.

If the business is adamant that you will not be continuing in your current position and have to go, don't panic. There are important things you need to know while your are in the human resources office. You should get information about how your health benefits will be affected. If you are currently participating in a stock option or retirement plan, you need to know how much time you've got to transfer money.

If you are not offered a severance package, you can try to negotiate one for yourself. You need to understand how your health insurance and any incentive or profit programs you may be enrolled in will be affected. Unless you have done something egregious, your employer or immediate supervisor may be willing to give you a letter of recommendation.

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.

The internet is a great source of information for those seeking employment. You can sign up at several job sites. There are groups you can join that will give you good suggestions and positive reinforcement. You might want to brush up your skills with a course or two.

What you absolutely don't want to do is get depressed and despondent, thinking only about the bad things that might happen while you are out of work. You need to stay in touch with family and friends, and let people help you every once in awhile.

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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