I was watching a movie some time ago called,” Invincible”, starring Mark Wahlberg. It was a true story based on a bartender trying out for the Philadelphia Eagles football team. One segment of the movie featured Mark Wahlberg, going through tryouts and he made it to training camp. As the tryouts progressed the coach was trimming more and more players from the roster until he finally got down to the team that he would field on opening day.
When all the cutting was going on the assistant coach would go to the hotel that the players were staying and he would knock on the door of the player that was going to be cut that day. He would always tell that player the same thing, “Hey, coach wants to see you and bring your play book.” If the assistant coach said that to you then you were good as done. I liken that situation to how a lot of companies release employees during these tough economic times. More than likely someone will come out and get you and say hey Mr. Brown wants to see you in the conference room and bring a box.
Having said that here are 10 ways that signal you will be fired:
1. People that sit in your department that used to talk to you will no longer speak to you.
2. If you are walking down the hall and people avoid eye contact
3. If you pass by someone and they appear to be spaced out
4. If you are called into a meeting late in the evening. You close at 5:00 pm and the District manager shows up at 4:55pm
5. If the boss says to you no matter what happens I think you are doing a decent job
6. If you start hearing a lot of whispering and they shut when you show up.
7. If you speak to someone and they turn their head side ways and then give you an apologetic/sympathetic smile but they never speak
8. If the atmosphere suddenly becomes so thick you can sense something is going on
9. If it becomes so quiet you can hear a pin drop in your department
10. Someone says the coach wants to see you and bring your play book.
If that should happen to you, and many are experiencing this very thing, don’t panic. Take a deep breath and relax. Then call the unemployment office and see if you are eligible for unemployment. Chances are you will be. Take an assessment of your financial situation and see how long your funds will last. Next start applying for jobs within your expertise or even if they don’t fit your expertise apply. During these tough economic times finding a job will be challenging.
You may want to consider taking part time work or working through a temporary agency until the economy picks up. Now is not the time to lapse into bad habits such as improper diet or skipping workouts. These will only help to fuel your despair and depression. Speak to someone about your situation and don’t be afraid to let others know that you are out of work. You just never know who will be able to help you get a job. One estimate says 80% of jobs are found by networking.
Finally keep a positive outlook and know that things will eventually turn around.
If you saw the movie then you know that Mark Wahlberg did in fact make the team as a walk on and played several years with the Philadelphia Eagles. So he never had to go see the coach, hopefully you will be as blessed.
To your Great Success
Mel Richardson
P.O. Box 538
Jessup, Maryland 20794
Melvin21@msn.com
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