Dumb Little Man | Tips for Life

There are sooooo many sites that talk about getting a promotion at work. That's why I like the opposite approach taken by Paul at Wisebread.

Paul lists out several ways that will help you either A) increase your paranoia, or B) answer the burning question in your mind, "Am I about to be fired?".

As a manager I really try to be careful in the days preceding a firing as any manager should. Nevertheless, we all know managers that aren't very tactful. Here are a few of the items Paul suggests as indications you may be on the way out:

• Are you no longer in the loop about, well, anything?


• Have you seen a job posting for your company that matches your job description?
  


• Have you recently been promoted to a position of less responsibility?


• Do you now have less responsibility than the intern?

Let's be clear - I have seen these things happen but I am much more careful. As a manager, the last thing you want to do is let on that someone is getting axed. As an employee, you'd be wise to read the entire article to see if you are cooked.

You’re Fired! 20 signs that a pink-slip is coming by Wise Bread