Job Warning Signs
Ever wonder if your job is in danger?
I know I have. In fact, I tend to worry about it even when I probably don’t need to worry at all. Of course, if you look at my resume, you’ll know why I worry. I’ve been through a lot of jobs. That, combined with the news I got yesterday and the day before, really got me thinking about losing a job. So, when I saw this article on MSN about Signs that you’re about to get fired, I read it with rapt interest. Unfortunately, I already knew most of these. In fact, several of them are what had me looking for work this last time:
– You find yourself increasingly out of the loop.
– You are watched and micromanaged where you once had freedom.
– You are given new, unattainable goals or targets.
– You are in a nonrevenue- producing or overstaffed unit.
– You have the least tenure or were the last one hired.
– You have a significant salary.
– You are no longer included in future plans or upcoming projects.
– Your opinion is now worthless.
– You are on progressive discipline (verbal or written warning).
Obviously, by the time anyone gets to that last one, their resume should be updated and headhunters should be alerted. It’s also not a bad idea to have looked up how to apply for unemployment by that time, too.
A little advice from your Uncle Jim, kids, don’t ignore the warning signs. If you do, you could find yourself out of work for a year.
Advice from your Uncle Jim:
"When the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail."
