How NOT to Handle Being Fired

How NOT to Handle Being Fired Getting fired is never going to be a pleasant experience, but by handling it badly youre only going to do more damage and its really not worth getting yourself worked up over. Its natural that you will feel disappointed or angry, however by taking a positive outlook, itll be much easier for you to move onto something new. The way you react to being let off and exit a company can have an effect on the future of your career, so its important that you do it as gracefully as possible. After all, its likely that you want to continue working in the industry and are going to cross paths with your ex employer or colleagues, so you dont want to do anything you might regret. Although its easier said than done, here are a few things that you really should avoid doing after being fired. 1) Dont make a scene Whether you expected it or not, its likely that youd be upset at the news that you have lost your job, but try not to react badly or do anything irrational. Sometimes its hard to act rationally when emotions are running high, but you dont want to act impulsively and end up burning bridges. 2) Dont vent on social media The worst thing you can do is have an outburst on social media. Its a small world and you never know who could read it and who knows who. Youre likely to say something in the heat of the moment that you may regret later and by that point youve broadcast it to hundreds of people! 3) Dont feel  disheartened Feeling sorry for yourself will get you nowhere. Yes youve just been let go from your current job, but that doesnt mean you wont find another one, maybe even a better one! If things dont happen as quickly as hoped, dont feel disheartened. By thinking positively, you will come across as a more positive and forward thinking individual who employers are more likely to want to hire. 4) Dont spend a week in your underpants When unemployed, you may feel like you  dont really have anything important  to get out of bed for each day, so its easy to let your routine slip. Spending your days lounging around in your PJs may be the comfiest option, but chances are your whole mindset will relax and youll lose productivity. By setting your alarm for a decent time and getting up and dressed each day you will automatically be in a better frame of mine to be proactive in your job search. 5) Dont lie about it When looking for a new job, its likely that prospective employers will want to know why you left your last job. In this situation you really shouldnt lie about it, as they may wish to conduct a background check. Unless you were fired for something horrendous, the best thing to do usually is to be honest  about it. 6) Don’t compare yourself to other people A lot of us are guilty of comparing ourselves to others, especially with social media becoming so integrated into daily life. By doing this youre only going to make yourself feel worse and youre not going to achieve anything from it. Success comes to those who work for it, so get out there and do just that! Main Image Credit: Shutterstock