
One of our biggest fears associated with our employment is facing the possibility of the ultimate rejection: getting fired. I'm not talking about being laid off. I'm talking about they don't dig what you do or how you do it and you are given the pink slip. It can be devastating on both a personal and professional level. People I've spoken to who have been through this experience often find it difficult to move past it and consequently, let it form their behavior. That behavior isn't always the kind that helps, especially the ongoing replay of the low points.
Yet, there are a few things to know that can either help you avoid that potential pink slip or prepare yourself if it should happen....