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    What should I do immediately after being fired?
    Julia Yacoob, PhD
    Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
    Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Try to stay as calm as possible and ask some clarifying questions about the situation. If you're feeling nervous, try role-playing the conversation with a trusted member of your circle.
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    How do you get over being fired?
    Julia Yacoob, PhD
    Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
    Clinical Psychologist
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    Take it slow. Even though it feels discouraging and upsetting now, try to transform the situation into a learning experience.
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    Does my employer have to tell me why I was fired?
    Julia Yacoob, PhD
    Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
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    Usually, no. You can still ask questions and express your disappointment, though. If you think that it would be helpful, ask if you're able to give feedback about the way that things were experienced from your end, as this will surely help others in the same situation as you in the future.
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    What to do when getting fired?
    Julia Yacoob, PhD
    Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
    Clinical Psychologist
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    Try to get a handle on what you are feeling about how things went. It's completely normal to be angry, disappointed and even afraid, but that doesn't mean you need to be unprofessional, especially if you value your career. You can speak what's on your mind without the need to hold back, but try to not burn any bridges.
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    I was fired, but not told why. Do I have a right to know?
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    Yes, you do have a right to know why so that you can explain it to future employers and make efforts to correct the issues in the future.
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    A person got fired at my work because a manager sent a letter to human resources stating we had a relationship. Can I fight to get their job back?
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    If you still have your job then you need to decide if you want to keep your job. You can file for some kind of harassment but read your employee manual and the law.
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    My employer won't tell me who said what that got me fired. I asked human resources and the store manager told me to leave his store. What can I do?
    Joseph_85
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    That may be covered in part 3 of this article. Another thing you could do is talk to the union if there was one where you'd been. Using some type of legal assistance could get the answer, but may give further reason for the store to make it tougher for you to get another job.
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    My employer phased out my job, then put me in a job I don't have the experience or qualifications for. Forty-five days later he suspended me and then fired me for something not in policies. Is this wrongful termination?
    Community Answer
    Seems like it, so gather all your documentation and take to EEOC.
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    One of my coworkers was fired for no reason at all. He almost got punched, because our boss was drunk at work. How can I help my coworker?
    Community Answer
    Report this incident to Human Resources or your boss's superior.
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    I was on my job for only 7 days, when my boss decided to terminate me. Is there anything I can do to either get my job back or deal with the pain of losing it?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    Unfortunately, if your employment is at-will, employers have the authority to fire anyone for any reason even for no reason. It would only be illegal if the firing was based on discrimination.
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