7 clues youre about to be fired and what you can do about it

7 clues youre about to be fired and what you can do about it7 clues youre about to be fired and what you can do about itIf youre feeling that Monday morning dread every day of the week - you may be onto something.While its not always a great idea to trust your gut about every single work issue, heres when it may be worth wondering if your jobs in danger.1. Youre not that busyRyan Naylor, Founder of LocalWork.com, offered a few hints to keep an eye out for if you think you might be fired for performance reasons You might notice that you arent getting handed as many projects as you were before. Something might have happened, or maybe there was a series of events that caused these concerns to arise.2. Youre given loads of days offBelieve it or not, sometimes good things disguise really crummy things. If your boss is thinking about firing you, its entirely possible youll suddenly find yourself with a lot of vacation days. Maybe they readily grant you days off so they dont have to face you as they plan for your termination, Naylor said.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more3. Theyre cooling offIf your boss or manager sense that youll soon be on the way out, you may suddenly find yourself Being excluded from important department meetings that you are customarily included in, according to Scott Samuels of Horizon Hospitality. You might be receiving fewer lunch invitations or group emails, and Naylor says There could be a lack of eye contact and a disconnection that feels dismissive.4. Your company is downsizingIf you think the company is downsizing and your position may be eliminated, look for worried managers, a lot of executive meetings and listen for break room rumors, Naylor says.Ask yourself if what your department produces is still in need, or whether theres a slowdown in demand for your services in general. And while youre at it, Naylor says, think about whet her your department is bloated during a time of financial distress for the company.If any of these signs ring true, Naylor says you have to consider the tough fact that you may be let go. There isnt much you can do if downsizing is imminent, he says. What you should do though, is start planning. Your layoff may include a severance package, but this doesnt mean you should take a vacation, Naylor says. The longer you are unemployed, the less appealing you will be to recruiters and hiring managers.5. Theyre playing the fieldSamuels said a sure sign youre about to be fired is finding a listing on an web job board of your job (or one thats really similar) posted by your company. Even worse though, is when you find a posting of your job in your city listed as confidential.6. Theres a new kid in townSamuels said a sure sign youre probably going to be fired is when other individuals start becoming overly involved in your department and/or with your responsibilities, specifically ones theyd never been previously involved in.7. Youre on probationFinding out that youve been put on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) by your direct supervisor and given a specific time frame to correct deficiencies, is never a great sign, according to Samuels.What you can doSo, should you give up entirely and hand in your resignation? Not just yet.Be proactive As painful as it feels, Samuels said you should be proactive in sitting down with your immediate supervisor and discussing/resolving issues that could result in termination.Step up your game Samuels also advises putting in extra time and hours to go above and beyond to show your commitment to the company.Consult with HR If at all possible, Samuels thinks its a good idea to Sit down with your Human Resource Manager/Director and advise them about your observations. Ask them if there is anything that you need to be concerned about. Be tactful and careful when doing this so you dont come across as being overly paranoid.Make nice Naylor says If you want to keep your job, there are some things you can do. The fact that you werent fired out of hand might mean that they are hesitating, considering whether you are still a value-add. Show them that you are. Apologize for the incidents that led to this precarious position you are in. Show humility. Offer to show them an improvement over a specific period of time. Be specific and, once again, be humble.Get moving And if the inevitable is just around the corner, start planning now. Naylor says Your layoff may include a severance package, but this doesnt mean you should take a vacation. The longer you are unemployed, the less appealing you will be to recruiters and hiring managers.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, accordin g to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people