Getting fired was always a big deal to me. It's a bit like having someone break up with you.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Getting fired is hard.
I don't even like firing people. I don't think I've ever said, 'You're fired' to anybody.
A fundamental lesson on being fired: Never lie about it. People will know what you're saying is a cover-up for how you really feel - embarrassed, discouraged, and afraid.
I have had hundreds of people work for me over the years, and I don't think I ever fired anybody.
Well, yes, I've fired a lot of people. Generally I like other people to fire, because it's always a lousy task. But I have fired many people.
Eventually I became involved with somebody, and I was fired.
Getting fired is what happens to a manager sooner or later.
In my experience, people are usually fired for reasons having to do with budgetary constraints, incompetence or not fulfilling the terms of a contract.
There's nothing wrong with being fired.
If you've got to get fired, it's really fabulous to get fired with a friend.