Now more than ever, employees are starting to worry about job security. Here are six warning signs that you might be fired soon.
1. You're Excluded From Meetings
Are you excluded from meetings you normally would attend?
?I had this gut feeling I would be fired when my team had a meeting about sales projections for the following year and I wasn't asked to participate. That day I was let go.? ?Lisa
2. You're Company Is Outsourcing
Is your job function or department being outsourced to China or India? This might be a sign to start looking for a new job.
?My company contacted companies in India about outsourcing specific job functions. That's when I knew it was time for me to look for a new job? -Ray
3. There Has Been Several Rounds Of Layoffs
You might be the best employee at your job but if sales are slumping and with the economy slowing down, you might be hit with the axe anyway.
?There were two rounds of layoffs before I was laid off in the third round. Even though you kind of know it's going to happen eventually, it was still surreal when it actually did happen? - Chris
4. Your Company Has Been Sold
Most likely the purchasing company is not interested in the human capital of the company they just bought.
Remember what happened to Double Click?
5. Poor Performance Review
If your performance review was not the best, be prepared. You might be laid-off.
?When I was unhappy at my job, I started to slack off. As a result, I received a very bad evaluation. I was placed on probation for 2 months but after that they decided to let me go when they didn't see the results they expected.? ?Alan
6. Your Workload Is Reduced
When they reduce your workload, that's a sign they don't need you anymore.
?I came back from medical leave and most of my projects were reassigned to other people. Three weeks later I was asked to resign!? ?Leah
