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Hi! I’m Stacey Davidson, Founder & CEO of Virtual Job Search Coach. As a certified Professional in Career Management, Career Coach, Job Search Strategist, Resume Writer, Interview Expert and Recruiter with more than 25 years in HR, Recruitment and Business Management, I help people DETERMINE, PURSUE and LAND their DREAM JOB!
With a client success rate of over 98% since 2008, I’ve helped over 1200 people just like YOU discover their career passion, find success in their job search or transition into a new profession. MY GOAL WITH THIS CHANNEL IS TO HELP 1 MILLION JOB SEEKERS BY 2040.
You job search “coaches” are all alike in one factor: You assume people are capable of trusting others in sight. For people like me who have been traumatized, this isn’t the case. I refused to network and once even intentionally blew up an informational interview an extended family member tried to arrange because I was not specifically given the impression that I would be welcomed with open arms and not shot dead on sight instead. For people like me body armor is an absolute must to go to any networking event and you never cover this. I now work retail because it’s literally all I can handle.
Here is my advice. When they call you office and tell you are fired and tell you sign the papers, never sign anything walk away go home call unemployment dump the garbage to your employer, don’t be afraid if unemployment call your work place they are not going to say you are good person. Take an unemployment than look for a job. When you are looking for a job in your resume or interview don’t never mention you don’t have a job, I tell you why? One if new work place they know you don’t have a job, you’re never going to get paid what you should be, 2) don’t be afraid they never call your previous work place and ask about you. Trust me I done it I know what I’m talking about
All these in Brussels, Belgium. The most toxic bubble there is. Bad incompetent managers, competitive atmosphere, recruitment based on nationalities instead of skills, horrible work culture for expats.
Thank you for this wonderful video really helps me to move on. Newly dismissed I felt I fall into depression until I watch this video help me to align my goals back on track again.
I got one for you I was terminated after 16 years of service for allegedly “stealing company, safety equipment” (a fire extinguisher)these allegations were untrue ,unethical,unprofessional and unwelcome. Washington state unemployment conducted their own investigation on this matter and found me to be “not at fault of theft of ANY kind”! There was no “gross misconduct” that the accusers claimed I was guilty of. There was no evidence of any crime,nor were there ANY criminal charges filed against me by the company. The most damaging thing was that I had to explain to prospective employers, why I was terminated. I have no criminal history, no accusations of wrongdoing that broke any laws EVER (16 years) with this company. at the end of the day I have one question for you….” have you ever pissed off a narcissist?” If the answer is “yes”, then you very well know that once you make an enemy with a narcissist, you, you have an enemy for life. That would be the case here. the most disturbing thing for me was that none of my colleagues stood up and vouched for me.😢 if they did, their voice went unheard. I ended up…Reevaluating my situation. and came to the conclusion that I would no longer be able to work in that industry due to the irreparable character assassination that was dashed out and unprovoked. I started studying data centers and soon engaged in interviews with Google , AWS,and MSFT. I got generous offers from all three companies, all of which involved relocating. I ended up going with Microsoft due to the like-minded interviewers that I had the opportunity to work with. I start work on the ninth of next month and will be financially made whole. I can’t wait. The irony to the story is that my accuser who had been with the company for 36 years and at one point made a comment to me that “ in 36 years of working here, I regret hiring you the most”. He Got a visit from corporate approximately two months after he fired me. Since I filed charges with the EEOC and NLRB that created quite a bit of heat for him. He was given two options…. 1. Resign. 2. Or…Termination. This was my story and the end of my career as working as a technician on the waterfront. A Dangerous job with crappy hours that pays really well. Sometimes blessings come in disguise.
I got let go today and feel very relieved and not stress at all. It's nice not having to deal with a overbearing manager who micro manages. I got let go because of my "performance" even though I'm a top performer in the company. The job I had sucked and was time consuming having to deal with bad leads that my manager gave me. There is always another job. Your mental and physical health is more important. You being fired is a positive.
There used to be a time when you had a personnel department to turn to for help. But sometime in the 80's it became all about Human Resources where the personnel department worked solely for the interest of the company and not for the employees. I know, I am old enough to know about this as a senior and I worked in the personnel department. It was all about protecting the company from costs...... money, money, money. Today the HR Dept really does not care about employees because everyone is an expendable part of the company culture. So sad.
I got fired due to lack of proper training. I am a single mother caring for an adult child who is terminally ill. I loved my job and now I don't know what I am going to do. I am very angry about this. As a career, I can't find it in me to take the high road on this one. I have been begging for training that other investigators would have gotten, yet my supervisor did not approve me for such. I don't know what I am going to do. Devastating!!! That's to say the least.
After 40 years of full time work. I have been fired twice from the same industry in the past 2 years. I actually wanted to quit the second job, befoee I was terminated, but wanted to get a new job before giving notice. Then, I made a critical mistake and was given the choice of being fired or resigning. I chose to resign to avoid being walked out in front of every one. I am not ready to retire, but I dont know what else to do for a living. Age discrimination is also alive and well in the employment hunt and Im running into that loke a brick wall.
I was fired a week ago, during my probation period…saying I’m under performing without giving any training. I was so depressed in searching for a new job and felt guilty and devastated and full of regrets for leaving my previous job where they treated me better. I feel bit fine after watching your videos. Love from India😍
See I was just let go today after less than 30 days. From the interview for 1 company (they are together next to each other) I knew I didnt get that job after no contact for two weeks to randomly on a Friday if I could work for the other company. I made a mistake and no coaching or warning they just let me go. This was finally after 3 weeks of training (which should have been 2) but they werent going to give me logins or the key to the office. I knew then they didnt want me and from day one people were rude to me. I felt sad and embarrassed but now I am relieved. Also 2 hours after my firing, they posted my position but 2 dollars less an hour.
Just got fired. But it was a contract job and I had low expectations. Just confusing because they were praising me and saying they liked me, but the agency randomly calls and goes “ya, they don’t wanna keep you”. Never a good feeling either way
The single biggest thing to do when you leave a job without one to go to is to economise, because you don't know how long you need to "glide" for. Cancel things like streaming services, cook at home instead of eating out, if you've recently made larger discretionary purchases then maybe return them if you can get the money back. If you have a high cost car, maybe see if you can change it for a cheaper one (cars are a large expense that can be cut much easier than rent or mortgage payments). Literally, go through your bank statement(s) for a few months and totalise the amounts spent on various "things" and redline everything you can live without. You have less money but more time available, so maybe get the home and garden in order. Whilst you still have money, get yourself a set of "interview clothes" and keep them just for that. Doesn't have to be fancy. Just a cheap suit will do. Try for the best, allow for the worst.
😂 orrrrrrr just lie to these jobs. Tell them you've never been fired and why do you even have to explain being laid off? People please play in these jobs faces like they play in ours. You don't need an excuse or round about way to say anything just lie from jump and have a friend pretend to be the manager and give the job your friends number under the Job history contact information.
I found your video most helpful! I was fired after a new manager was hired after my former manager retired; I did not meet the new manager's processing expectations so I was fired after a 45-day Accountability Plan took place. The kicker was also that she fabricated tasks that she said I did not complete or completed incorrectly. Some were even tasked to others not me. Technically I was wrongfully terminated!
I got fired from a good paying job yesterday. I am 42 and never been fired before. It was because of an error I made. I was upset and cried alot. But the site director hugged me and said she'd give me a good review. I'm still processing it.
I’m sorry to hear that; hold your head up high as what she says is true - I do definitely feel that there is life after being fired. I have literally just had my employment terminated - and it’s difficult to say that - it was due to having a mild chronic condition that affected my performance a couple of times. So many of my Work Colleagues were surprised that it resulted in termination and have been sooo supportive. So take that time to grieve as she says and really focus on all the qualities you have to offer - because people who have experienced tough times and grow in character have a huge amount to offer both professionally and personally. 😊🌈 Very best wishes to you. 😊🌈
I appreciate your video. I been up all night after being fired yesterday. It's 4am now and I think Im going to relax and rest today. I will start a new job search on Thursday. Im going to hide in my cave today and probably get out and have fun this evening. 😀
If I were you I would have a very serious conversation with yourself in the mirror and self reflect. Odds are the problem is not your bosses but yourself. Learn from your mistakes and figure out why and never ever let it happen again. Self reflection is the biggest part of maturity and self development.
While working as a security supervisor at a hotel( no manager position available), I was informed on May 21st that the whole department is to be laid off on May 31st(today is May 28th) due to outsourcing; going with a 3rd party security company. it’s hard to complete the regular work that consist of security task because I felt that if the employer valued me as an employee, they would’ve ensured that I was hired on with the new company.
I just lost my job today and I need to go back now to home country I don’t know what will I say or show my face she had high expectations from me i need help feeling suicidal
Tip: Don't work for big companies that treat good workers and jerk offs the same. If you can't talk to your boss's boss, he or she is taking the credit for anything you accomplish.
First thing: consult a lawyer. I did, and I now have a multi-MILLION dollar case. I will likely never have to work a day in my life again. In fact, I can likely make a fortune getting fired from jobs through suing (as long as they wrongfully fire me). A lawyer can find multiple causes of action to throw at the employer, some of which you could be shocked at. Also, make sure you document EVERYTHING.
@@angelcamachorivera137 I thrive on seeking justice, and it helps that I don’t have to pay my lawyer up front. He takes a cut when the money is awarded. I don’t believe in getting fired for no reason. As the famous saying goes, there’s a reason for everything.
My husband is 52 and was fired after being a branch manager for over 20 years and his boss, I will call him jack, Jack wanted my husband to hire someone jack knew, I will call him Bob. Bob was a disaster and my husband tried telling Jack for a long time that Bob wasn't working out. Jack just would blame my husband, for the things Bob did. Well now Jack has a golf buddy that is in his 30s that will be taking my husband job. We live in Florida and I am worried there is nothing we can do about it. Gonna talk with a lawyer in a few days.
How do you justify getting terminated if you have been doing great for 8 years. All of a sudden, our manager was given a promotion. Sooo the new manager, 2 yrs in, I could no longer do anything right 😮 Even though our current progress report, productivity is 100% and my job objective is 112%, but they terminated me bc " you don't meet the policy standards " Idk what that even means. I was getting written up for typos, missing an "NA" on a questionnaire,???, so strange. If they want to get rid you, they will find a way. Smh
Companies do not like to deal with ill employees. You go from being an aasset to becoming a risk..😢❤ Some managers will tell you verbally by phone... you are older you can't "do the work" anymore but they will never put it in an email.
Well done! This is a hard question to answer when you truly have worked in a toxic environment which can create personality clashes, resulting in getting terminated. Thank you for the many different insights here.
9:19 is exactly my situation. Thank you, I feel so much better now. I truly thought this was a death nail. I have an interview in six hours for my previous role at my previous company. I am still on pins and needles however your video really helped me.
I had an interview in the US, I was asked if I was married and/or had kids well into my interview and was scoffed at when I was neither married nor had kids. I thought it was an odd question to ask.
Best video I have found so far on this topic. Wish I had found this before my last call. No other video provided quite the right examples and strategies to help me explain the situation honestly and comfortably, while also transitioning into another positive topic. Also really appreciate the long list of examples. thanks!
One of the key things I've found in my past experience with job interviews is to make it a point to connect with the interview panel. One way to do this is to get them laughing, if you can do this you have scored some points.
