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5 Signs You're About To Be Fired and what to do about it - Issue 96
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I’ve been fired from a corporate job. These 5 subtle signs told me it was coming (even though I was a top performer): Sign 1: “Restructuring” becomes the new buzzword You start hearing whispers about “realignment” and “voluntary packages.” Here’s the truth: By the time these words hit your ears, the wheels are already spinning. Don’t wait for the official email.
Sign 2: Your projects mysteriously shift That big initiative you were leading? Suddenly it’s “reassigned for efficiency.” This isn’t about your performance. It’s about them repositioning resources, and you might be the resource they no longer need. Sign 3: You get passed over for that promotion you were “groomed” for Someone with less experience gets the role you deserved. This stings deeper than getting fired because it signals something worse: They want to keep you exactly where you are. Forever. Sign 4: Your work gets put under a microscope Suddenly, every deliverable gets questioned. Minor issues become “performance concerns.” This isn’t about quality control. It’s about building a paper trail. Sign 5: The energy around you shifts This one’s hard to explain, but you feel it. People get colder. You’re not looped into decisions you used to drive. Trust that gut feeling. It’s rarely wrong. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Your job isn’t a guaranteed right. Performance doesn’t protect you when the org chart gets redrawn. You’re a line item on a spreadsheet, not family. The real question isn’t “Will this happen to me?” It’s “What’s my backup plan when it does?” Don’t wait for the call. Build your options before you need them. Because in the real world, no one’s coming to save you. I’ve been helping professionals break free from corporate dependency for years. Most wait until they get fired. The smart ones start building their backup plan while they still have a paycheck. If you’re tired of feeling this vulnerable, I might have something for you. Look, the ONLY way to get what you want out of work and life, is to take an ownership mentality over your time. If you don't, your life will be planned out for you, and it will go by in a flash. My upcoming book on Time Sovereignty covers how to take control of your time in the age of distraction. I will be doing some special events leading up to its release. Click this link to sign up and be notified when they are happening and to follow the book journey! Light that 🔥, Mike |
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