Being fired.

Getting laid off.

Made redundant.

No matter what you call it, leaving a job involuntarily can range from an annoyance (if you’re planning to leave the job soon anyway) to a blow to one’s self esteem. Some people even feel like failures or become embarrassed by the loss of a job. Of course, not all job losses are the same, and in many cases it’s due to a clash of expectations or personalities with supervisors that cause the rupture.

If/when you’re about to be fired, what should you do in that moment, and what can you do afterward? Despite the more dramatic exits people make in popular movies and TV shows, there are simple and appropriate ways to handle the news and transition to the next position. 

Our guest, Cecilia Akuffo, shares her experience and advice from nearly 10 years working in HR. She also has an eight-episode podcast, “Workplace Fairness And Dignity,” in which she takes on employment practices not discussed, and not widely known by workers: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1603621