i was fired saturday evening. i worked at a dead end job that was good for me right know because im still in college and eventhough it was dead end it really was helpng me pay my way i have never been fired before in my life. i don't really care too much for the job itself it's the fact that they fired me i really can't stand the feeling. what can i do. (i was fired for not meeting my quoata i worked at a credit card activation center so i didn't really delibretly do something bad i was just having a not soo good job that month but it's not really the job itslef that hurts me it's the fact that they let me go and of course the money)
2007-08-26 06:24:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Firing: As a CEO and now retired I can tell you one thing. "Don't sweat the small stuff". Firing hurts like every initial relationship that went bad. Don't start now at such a young age to be ashamed of what is just going to be business. You have many firings ahead of you and many you will do yourself. They make you grow if you let them, and one door closed is a window open. Yes you are young and have to put that history on your resume or job application. Complete the reason for leaving as: Cutback: Quota not met. It's a 50/50 outlook on who is in the wrong with this situation, was the quota too large for that month or did you really slack off. Only you know, either way, you were not happy, but don't let it carry on into another position. That is the outlook for a newly fired employee. Chin up. Smiling. Good things headed your way.
Yours truly, Someones Mom.
2007-08-26 06:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by saxony10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You WILL get over whatever bad feelings you are having right now about being fired. It sounds to me like this is a really good thing that happened since it was a dead end job, anyway. Please remember that just because you were fired does not mean you are a bad person or inferior worker.
Not everyone is cut out for every job so this can be one of many lessons in life for you. You will find another job. I cant promise it will be better and I dont know if it will be worse than the one that just ended. I DO know, however that going into a job with a good attitude, feeling OK about yourself, will make even the most mundane jobs more bearable and perhaps even FUN. Stay in school so you can have a really good job later on. Hang in there.
2007-08-26 15:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I have never been fired, I was laid off from work before and felt the same way. The only think I can tell you is to not let it bother you and effect your classes. Trust me, in the end this is better for you. As you said yourself, this was a dead end job. If you need to find other work, you will be able to find what you need to be both happy and still stay in school. Just don't let it bother you so much that you stop looking all together. Take a few days off if you need it to re-center yourself, but remember this is something you can learn and grow from in the end.
2007-08-26 06:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Luxord 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been fired twice, dovebird, since I retired from the Navy in 1993. Once, from a manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems, for accumulating too many absentee hours, and again from a nut and bolt manufacturer, for the same thing. I didn't feel bad about it either time, as I didn't like either job, and just continued to move forward. You'll find a way to make ends meet. Just keep looking! Try to diversify, and learn as many new things as you can.
2007-08-26 06:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Apophis Ascended 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...but there's still time.
Banks (CC companies as well) are really suffering right now and will most likely use any excuse to fire you rather than lay u off since it looks better for the company. Capital One fired a large amount of people a while back because they needed to cut down their workforce but didn’t want their stock to drop due to a massive lay off. I would suggest getting a job at a local restaurant. They r usually pretty flexible on shifts and about half of the employees are college students.
2007-08-26 06:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It happens. Don't let it define you. Go out and get something you are better suited for. You weren't fired for your attendance or for dishonesty (point that out at your next job interview). Not everyone is a good credit card activator, and very few people need to be. No biggie, move on.
2007-08-26 06:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. First off....you are rambling on!
Secondly, I understand exactly how you feel.
Take a couple of days to reflect/regroup and then pick yourself up and get a new job.
IT'S OK, it is also a part of life!
You must remember that you are young, and it is a part of the learning curve.
We all go through it. I've been fired and it hurts your ego, self-esteem and your wallet in the short term.
Stay strong and have faith.
2007-08-26 06:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mr realistic...believer in truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First don't panic there are other jobs out there!
Second call the Unemployment Office in your area and see if you qualify for Unemployment if so then fill out the paper work.
Third update your resume and head back out on the street and start looking for that NEW, BETTER JOB!! It's out there you just have to be patient.
Good Luck!!!
2007-08-26 06:31:15 · answer #8 · answered by LJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember when I got fired for bungee jumping on company time while dressed as a taco. It was on the news so it was hard to hide my newfound unemployment from my family and friends.
This sounds like a joke but is actually a true story.
However, it really isn't helpful, is it?
Sorry you got canned. You'll find something else.
2007-08-26 06:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by floozy1976 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea getting fired sucks It has happen to me recently.
You have to develop the strength to deal with disappointment and keep on going.
Look at this as a test . A test of your mental fortitude. A test
of your resolve. A test of your character A test you can and
will pass.
Good luck to you
2007-08-27 00:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by Henry J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋