What happens when you get fired?

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Mar 26 8 Comments

Let’s say you haven’t done anything appallingly wrong, but your company have made up their minds that they want you out.

Do you get severance? Do you get social security benefits? Does it cause problems when you look for a new job?

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  • Amazon
    loveand☮️

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    loveand☮️
    At Amazon you get severance. Something like 2-3 months of salary. This depends very much on where you work.
    Mar 26 4
    • New / Eng
      NP≠P

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      NP≠P
      It seems you're referring to unemployment insurance. Yes, you should immediately file for it, although it's through your state and has nothing to do with Social Security.
      Mar 26
    • New
      griddle

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      $450 per week, apparently.
      Mar 26
  • Asana
    cronjober

    Go to company page Asana

    cronjober
    In most cases, unless it’s positioned as a layoff (lots of people being let go at once), you would know ahead of time. You would probably be put on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) first.

    Most companies will pay some severance. It might even be spelled out in your contract or employment agreement.

    In the US, however, most people are considered “at will” and you can be fired at any time, for any reason or no reason at all. Same way you can walk out any time if you want.

    They will usually pay severance to keep a good employment reputation in the same way that you would usually give notice - to keep a good employee reputation.
    Mar 26 0
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  • Unless you live somewhere entitled to severance, you probably will not get it. Your company might give it if they are being nice but there is no guarantee.
    I've seen people get hired that were fired before, so it might make getting a job harder but definitely not impossible.
    Mar 26 0