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I figured out on a Friday that I was getting laid off/fired/downsized on Monday. Over the weekend I decided I would act like a zen master. I walked in like I
by davio 12y ago
I figured out on a Friday that I was getting laid off/fired/downsized on Monday.
Over the weekend I decided I would act like a zen master. I walked in like I was getting a promotion, acted gracious the entire time, thanked the people and let them know I was sorry they had to do this and then walked out like I just got promoted.
I actually talked to the HR lady at a later day and she confided how the director and her were both impressed with how I handled it.
Since you can't change the outcome at that point anyways, I think it's best to try to go out as a 100% class act.
- jonsterling 12y agoReally? Might also say, “I have no spine”... There's a tricky line to walk between two different kinds of cringe--the kind that happens when someone sees you let someone walk all over you, and the kind that happens when you freak out and air your grievances.
- pcthrowaway 12y agoI was very careful to handle a rejection from a company I had interviewed with in November with similar grace; thanked the HR person I had been corresponding with and reiterated that I thought it was a great fit but that I wish them well with their future candidates. They contacted me again in February and I'm starting with them this month.