so i got fired.

In today's day and age it's extremely (and unfortunately) common to see tragic LinkedIn posts about being terminated, laid off, and job seeking. Unfortunately it happened to me as well....

This video is made to provide a philosophical approach to being fired. In a world that places too much emphasis on our career, being fired really cause us to feel lost and confused. Hope this helps you in your career journey!

[sarahhelmer]

Everybody gets fired at least once in their life. It’s just not talked about.

[cgriff]

I just got fired. They cited poor performance. I never figured my performance was the best, but never fire worthy. Never gotten written up or talked to. I’m 30. I have a wife. We have a baby on the way. I’m feeling crushed and pathetic and angry have no idea what to do.

[azyozy]

just got fired today this made me feel better and its just was not meant for me .😄

[Falcon]

I remember getting fired from my first real job straight out of grad school, due partly to restructuring and also due to me not being on the best terms with my manager (INTJ problems - what can I say?). My reaction at the time was a mix of relief and uncertainty but I was blessed to have my life and finances in order beforehand, and with the help of a career coach/mentor who I worked with in my old job I was able to get into a new role fairly quickly. Not everyone else is so fortunate. Sometimes job loss can be truly devastating and so it's good to see that you're able to pause and take a breath before going on to the next thing, career-wise.

Wishing you the very best in your future pursuits and don't forget - we work to live, we don't live to work! Stay strong and keep going!

[fkoenigg]

Im watching this not because I got fired yet but to inspire myself that if I do get fired next week, im more emotionally prepared for it. I have been catastrophizing since last week, its really weighing me down.

[christianizaczaragoza]

I worked as an IT Technician at a local college as my 2nd IT job after I got laid off from a call center job that I worked for nearly 3 years. I wasn't skilled enough for the job yet, but I wanted the job badly that I lied my way through the job, and usually, im a quick learner, too. I didn't think I was going to get the job, but I got it and was excited about it, thinking this was going to be a perfect job for me that I can do as a career.

Fast forward 3 months later, the college job ended up being way tougher than I thought, and my "trainer" didn't really do his job to help me improve. Every time I ask for help or need some reminder from my trainer, he would make these annoying "what-do-you-think" remarks and doesn't help me. Plus, working 10-hour shifts a day was what stressed me out the most about the job. On my last day of working there, I got to my boss's office after my first hour of the day and he told me I wasn't "progressing enough" for the job and I must be released.

As my boss made me pack my stuff and escorted me to my car; he told me I was his worst incompetent employee, too many complaints about me not knowing what I'm doing, and this job and the IT career are not for me. All honesty, I was actually more glad that I didn't need to work there anymore than upset that I got fired. I wanted to like the job, but I couldn't and I wanted out there.

[jonathanjohnston]

I got fired the day after I found out my wife of 16 years, was cheating on me. Life sucks right now but hey, I am healthy, I have a beautiful daughter, and I have the drive to bounce back!

[kcjm]

I got fired today and the owner didn't have the balls to do it herself

[nathaliemartin]

It's funny that sometimes my life is so related to Lydia's. I'm also unemployed since last Friday lol. But I decided to resign cause that job was making me be stuck. It's hard to deal with unemployment, but sometimes it's a way of make us to grow and start something new

[jasminemartinez]

I just got let go today from my job I wasn’t much upset as I was disappointed I was making good money as well as getting benefits but at the same time I felt like I was losing a piece of myself in it I was doing my best but I guess it wasn’t good enough and as much as I wanted to cry I didn’t I’m 26 almost 27 years old I don’t have a proper job anymore but I’m not letting this stop me because right now I want take care of myself because I’ve neglected it for too long and remind myself that nobody is perfect and chase after my dream and grasp it

[itsnadchaos]

That last part really hit hard.. You're completely right..
We are focusing too much on career and achievement, we are focusing too much on the future without remembering that we live in the present, and that the present time is never gonna be here again.
Why do we have to wait for a "cancer" for example to make us wake up and take action to liberae ourselves?!
WE CARE TOO MUCH, about superficial things sometimes🤓
This video woke me up, thank you...❤
And also I'm happy that you're happy and free, make the most out of this time

[EsmeraldaWolfsbane]

As a person who has had a history of being fired myself 😂i can tell you its definitely their loss, and maybe its for the best you will find something better most likely or maybe you can start something yourself companies are notorious for firing intelligent people and letting the slackers stay behind, not necessarily tgat your coworkers are slackers but that has happened to me, after i left my job they hired slackers for cheaper wages and the company took a dive, interesting video as usual.✌🏻💚

[robertthompson]

Mac n cheese. Best comfort food. I will say this, as someone who was recently homeless. You quickly find your possessions, fancy apartment, designer clothes, don't mean shit. Simplify your life.

[destinydavis]

I got fired 2 days ago from a place I thought was my thing… I was there for over a year… and I was fired over a 1 time mistake

[PrincessAyisha-]

Im a nurse i was fired last Thursday morning and i start my new job orientation wensday morning, 😂 i was fired for standing up for myself and i dont regret it at all i did whats right.

[AndreCoelhoMatos]

I am about to lose my job. I’m freaking out. Please someone pray for my future. I don’t have much money in the bank.
What upsets me the most is the way my employer went about it. I feel heartbroken

[yogib]

i lost my job in January. I am still upset over it. Even I am pushing retirement age, i feel they had it for me. I think they could of done a better job and I think I could have done something better.

[xsarauhhx]

I, too, just got let go yesterday. Thank you for this video because I felt so alone.

[bluemethbunny]

Thank you for helping me process the difficult emotions I am going through

[jonathanstevey]

Just lost my job yesterday. I went through all the emotions too and settled on what am I going to so now. I'm one of the ones that is going to be in deep dodo even if my unemployment kicks in. I knee it was coming, I worked in credit cards...those I was fired because my stats tanked after I got a "soft" lateral promotion into training. They decided to stop hiring and threw me back on the phones.i did the bare minimum to get by and it nailed me. I hated it so it's fine that they fired me...I dont have to deal with them anymore. I'm just stressed out about my financial situation. Good luck on the future.