Your Boss Wants To Throw You Under The Bus

If you’ve been working at your current company for a few years and have always had a good rapport with your boss, you’re probably confident in your job security. Until one day, the air in the office changes. Your boss starts taking work away from you, and it feels like you’re deliberately excluded from meetings. Your gut tells you something’s wrong, and you’re wondering if these are signs you’re being pushed out of your job.

Significant number of employees have been fired from their bob before - meaning many of us know what it’s like. And when you feel like your boss wants you out, it often means they’re encouraging you to leave the company on your own. They might be thinking of firing you and hoping you’ll make it easy for them by leaving. These signs are hurtful. They don’t convey confidence in your skill set and abilities or respect from your manager. 

A: What is The Reason To Let You Go - It’s tough to understand why your manager would want to let you go. But understanding the reason behind this sudden change in treatment helps. Economic uncertainty makes labor market turbulent and unpredictable. It might not be your fault you’re being pushed out.

1: Misconduct - Your coworkers deserve to feel safe at work. If you’ve participated in misconduct like sexual harassment or bullying, your manager has a clear reason to fire you. Even a joke that goes too far could get you in trouble. Inappropriate behavior creates a toxic work environment and your boss wouldn’t want that.

2: Poor Performance - Your boss wants to see that you make meaningful contributions and help the company achieve its goals. Your performance review from the past month may reflect that you need to improve, but it could be too late.

3: Layoffs - Your company could be struggling due to market trends or recessions. These struggles may force them to let people go. Layoffs might be temporary or permanent, and they likely don’t reflect poor performance.

4: Insubordination - It’s one thing to offer different ideas and solutions, but disobeying clear instructions doesn’t make you a cherished employee. Refusing to do work and disrespecting those in leadership positions are enough for your boss to let you go.

B: How Do You Know Your Boss Wants To Fire You

You will notice the slightest change in behavior. Subtle and not-so-subtle cues often indicate that your boss wants to fire you. Telltale signs will help with your reaction to the situation. HHere are five signs an employer wants you to quit or that you’re in danger of getting fired:

1: You Are Being Micromanaged - This means your boss hovers over your shoulder and watches your every move. This is often because they don’t trust that you’re capable of accomplishing your tasks properly. Micromanagement might make you feel self-conscious and doubtful of your abilities.

2: Your Work Load Has Been Reduced - Your tasks have been reduced by half. Having responsibilities taken away at work could mean that your team is preparing for your exit. And if you notice other coworkers taking on your responsibilities, that’s a bad sign. This could be a red flag that higher-ups are testing to see if your position is necessary or if they could lay you off to save money.

3: You Are Excluded From Important Meeting - You are excluded from important meeting. Not inviting you to meetings or important conversations could suggest your boss doesn’t want you around. It demonstrates that they don’t value your opinion or ideas on projects or future tasks.

4: You Are Being Ignored - Your coworkers thrive on collaborative work, and the environment has always felt engaging. But when you feel like you’re getting the silent treatment, your team might know you’re on your way out.

5: Your Efforts Aren't Recognized - Your wins should be celebrated and acknowledged. You don’t expect a parade every time you meet a deadline. Without any recognition, you may feel like your boss doesn’t appreciate your energy and effort or that they don’t care about your contributions.