| Nobody likes to lose their job but it doesn't have | | | | Opening the dialogue yourself in this way will give |
| to be the end of the world. In fact, if you do it | | | | you the upper hand and also give you some |
| right it can even become quite profitable and | | | | negotiating space. Since you have agreed to leave |
| that's what I'd like to discuss in this article today. | | | | yourself, saving the company possible |
| Let's face it, the economy is in shambles. We've | | | | embarrassment and expense, start out be asking |
| basically been in a recession for the last two | | | | for full severance pay. |
| years at least, since late 2008 early 2009. Most | | | | There are other things you should ask for as well |
| recessions end quickly but this one seems to | | | | and each of them will be negotiated on a |
| keep dragging on and on forever. The reason | | | | case-by-case basis depending on the company |
| why it seems like it's dragging on is because | | | | you work at and your particular employment |
| things are getting better, but at a very slow rate. | | | | agreement or contract. |
| This spells disaster for the labor market. | | | | Some things you should shoot for are the use of |
| Companies started off the recession by cutting | | | | corporate outplacement programs, use of your |
| jobs fast and furiously, and if you got laid off at | | | | office at work for several months while you |
| the beginning of the recession this article won't be | | | | search for another job, secretarial help, and a |
| very much help for you. But if you are one of | | | | letter of recommendation from your superiors. |
| the luckier ones that haven't been laid off yet but | | | | You can also negotiate for continued use of your |
| see the writing on the wall and realize that you | | | | perks such as a corporate car or health insurance |
| may be fired soon... this article will teach you how | | | | for a predetermined amount of time. |
| to get fired profitably. | | | | Are you going to get all the things that you ask |
| Getting fired is rough, but most people don't | | | | for? Definitely not. But taking a non-confrontational |
| realize that it's also tough on the company itself. | | | | open attitude can go a long way in helping you to |
| That is, of course, cold comfort; but it is the key | | | | receive as many as possible. |
| to exiting your job profitably. Here's how... | | | | The trick is to be as pleasant as possible. Don't be |
| So you've seen the writing on the wall and you | | | | standoffish or cold, or litigious. Don't threaten to |
| know you're about to get fired, what should you | | | | sue or make life difficult, do the exact opposite. |
| do? I suggest you go to your boss and preempt | | | | Ensure your employer that you'll be no problem |
| them. Firing employees can potentially be | | | | whatsoever and that you want to do everything |
| expensive to a company because of possible | | | | possible to make this as easy for both sides as it |
| lawsuits, stolen office equipment, and other things | | | | can be. |
| like that. | | | | Getting fired stinks, no matter how you sugar |
| Let your boss know that you're willing to make | | | | coat it. Hopefully though, using this strategy you |
| everything as easy as possible for the company, | | | | can leave your job with the most amount of |
| in return for certain concessions. | | | | money and perks possible. |