The Silent Signs You're About to Be Fired—Getting Fired Pt. 1
Getting fired is a hard reminder that job decisions aren't always a clear measure of your worth or performance.
About this episode
Before the calendar invite, there are almost always signs. The meetings you're suddenly not on. The feedback that gets vaguer. The manager who used to champion you now going quiet.
In Part 1 of our Getting Fired series, we break down the subtle and not-so-subtle signals that your job might be in danger — and what to do when you start noticing them.
We also challenge the myth that getting fired means you failed. Because in 2025, being managed out, laid off, or let go is a reality for millions of professionals at every level — and it says far less about you than the system wants you to believe.
This episode is about getting ahead of the situation before the calendar invite arrives.
Key Takeaways
- 1
The 7 warning signs that your job is in jeopardy
- 2
How to document your work and protect yourself proactively
- 3
When to start a quiet job search — and how to do it
- 4
Separating your self-worth from your employment status
