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How to Get Laid Off: A Step-By-Step Guide

Posted October 23, 2009 - 07:00 by Paul Michael

Career Building

The Axe

It seems ironic in this economy, and with a high unemployment rate, that anyone would want advice about getting kicked from a job. But last week a question was posed to me, and it was genuine — “How do I get laid off?” Here is some advice to follow, and even more advice to avoid.

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Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits

Posted March 13, 2009 - 09:32 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Life Hacks

stick it to 'em

If you've recently lost your job due to the shaky economy, and you've filed for unemployment benefits, you might be surprised when your former employer attempts to block your unemployment by saying that you were fired. Well, be prepared for the possibility - plenty of companies are challenging laid-off employees rights to benefits in order to save money on unemployment insurance.

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You’re Fired! 20 signs that a pink-slip is coming.

Posted May 23, 2007 - 15:10 by Paul Michael

Career and Income

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digg_url = 'http://www.wisebread.com/you-re-fired-20-signs-that-a-pink-slip-is-coming'; There are two types of employee. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before they are ever considered as cannon-fodder.And then there’s the other kind. The guy who could get Gandhi to hate him. The woman who spends most of her day chatting on the phone to friends or doing online shopping. Or the nice chap in sales who is completely oblivious that the recent merger means his job is now obsolete. They all have Ostrich Syndrome. They couldn’t see a pink slip coming if it was 8ft tall and glowing in the dark, screaming “you’re fired!”

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How to Get Fired

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Career Building

In honor of the recent end of my employment, I thought I'd find some good tips on how to... well, to end your employment! Here are some of my favorites from around the interwebs:

Arrive late for work. Being on time is for wimps. Drag yourself out of bed whenever you feel like it. Stop to run an errand on your way to the office.

Don't forget the coffee. No not for your boss -- for yourself! You're already late so why not stop for a cup of coffee on the way to work?

Don't forget to get a muffin or a roll too (crumbs on your tie look really good).

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