what do you say to someone who has just been fired?
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['Communicate that you are available to listen. ... ', 'Provide emotional support. ... ', 'Remind them that there are other possibilities. ... ', 'Avoid pressuring them to figure out their next step. ... ', 'Offer your assistance. ... ', 'Continue to be there for them.']
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["“I'm Glad You're Okay”", "“I'm Here For You if You Need Anything”", '“How Are You Feeling?”', '“What Can I Do for You?”', "“Don't Be So Upset. Cheer Up!”", '“You Should [Insert Advice]”']
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Ultimately, there is no textbook answer to whether you should hire someone who's been fired at some point in their career. The incident may have no bearing at all on their ability to thrive within your company, or it could point to potential issues that might come up if you hire them.
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['Stay Present and Manage Your Emotions. ... ', 'Keep Your Dignity. ... ', 'Get Your Stories Straight. ... ', 'Inquire About Getting Assistance Finding a New Role. ... ', "Ask if You're Allowed to Apply for Other Positions Internally. ... ", 'Take Care of You.']
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['Listen and Agree. Allow them the opportunity to vent without interruption. ... ', 'Categorize. ... ', 'Empathize. ... ', 'Take Responsibility and Apologize. ... ', "Let Them Know You're Going to Fix It. ... ", 'Follow Up. ... ', 'Additional Valuable Tips.']
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["Don't tell your colleagues about your plans before you tell your manager.", 'Quit in person.', 'Give at least two weeks notice.', 'Write a two weeks notice letter.', 'Finish strong.', 'Train your replacement.', 'Write a goodbye email to your teammates.', 'Express gratitude toward your mentors.']
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['Honesty is the best policy. Review the incident or issue that caused you to lose your job with an unbiased eye. ... ', "Don't bash your old boss. ... ", "Don't pass the blame. ... ", 'Stick to the point. ... ', "Don't sound bitter. ... ", "Explain what you've learned. ... ", 'Promote your positives. ... ', 'Practice makes perfect.']
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['Listen and Agree. Allow them the opportunity to vent without interruption. ... ', 'Categorize. ... ', 'Empathize. ... ', 'Take Responsibility and Apologize. ... ', "Let Them Know You're Going to Fix It. ... ", 'Follow Up.']
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['We are sad to see you leave. ... ', 'Farewell to a wonderful boss. ... ', 'Your leadership has helped me succeed and it will be very missed. ... ', 'Please accept my thanks and congratulations as you move on to your next chapter in life.', 'Thank you for being a wonderful boss.']
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Stay positive For example, instead of, “I don't like my manager. I've tried talking to him, but it looks like I have to find a new job,” try something like, “In my current role, I've learned many new skills. I'm looking for a position in which I can continue to grow that skill set in new circumstances.”
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['Congratulations on your new job. ... ', 'Congratulations on a job well done.', 'Warmest congratulations to you, and best wishes for the future.', 'You deserve nothing but the best.', 'We will remember you with warm thoughts and memories. ... ', 'We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.']
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Express Genuine Compassion. Approach your coworker and make eye contact. Say something like "I'm sorry you have to go through this situation." Keep your words simple and direct for best results. Offer your coworker a hug if you worked closely together or consider one another friends.
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If they're very upset and you don't think humor would be appropriate, text them to ask if they want to talk about the problem, and offer genuine support by saying things like, “I'm so sorry that happened to you,” or, “I'm here for you.” Remind the person of the things you love about them, and invite them to hang out ...
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If there is no option to regain a job within your current company, take steps to leave on good terms. An employer who fired you may be able to offer a positive reference to a future employer. This is especially true if you were fired for no fault of your own, such as company downsizing.
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['I am wishing you the best possible outcome.', 'May you find comfort and peace in your situation.', 'Though you may feel overwhelmed now, I hope things will get easier as you go on.', "I'll call you soon to find out exactly what I can do for you.", 'I am here for you if you need a friend.', 'You are in my thoughts and prayers.']
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["“I don't know exactly what to say, but please know how much I care.”", '“What can I do for you?”', "“I'm always here if you ever want to talk.”", "“I'm so sorry this happened to you.”", 'Use humor, but only if you know it will be received positively. ... ', 'No words, just listen.']
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["I'm sorry for this trouble.", 'Please tell me more about …', "I can understand why you'd be upset.", 'This is important — to both you and me.', 'Let me see if I have this right.', "Let's work together to find a solution.", "Here's what I'm going to do for you."]