I got fired today - Pushed too hard for advancements
I got fired like 2.5 hours ago. I hated the job, but it still stings. It wasn't performance based and they said when I left (as when I was hired) that I was the smartest analyst they had. It was that I pushed too hard for advancements in their risk analytics, or for the layman, I told them what they were doing was stupid/antiquated.
Let Dale Carnegie's book "How to win friends and influence people" be read by everyone. People naturally don't take criticism well, regardless of how reasoned it is, and they will harbor animosity. It sucks, but lesson learned.
Sucks man, sorry OP. What are you going to do now?
As I was hoping to leave anyways, I'll cheer for about 15 mins, then realize it is way easier to find another job when already employed, then I'll cry for 15 mins. After all that I'll remember I gotta find another job and then start applying.
It's the soft skills that really allow for success in nearly any knowledge job. Analytical thinking and quantitative skills get you though a door - but success depends a lot on how much people want to be around you and work with you.
Still, sorry to hear that you didn't have this sort of coaching before.
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Quoted for Truth - that's why all the "super smart but too smart so they are extreme introverts" never climb the ladder.
Lesson learned? There are better ways to tell people they suck, right?
Sorry to hear the news. Keep your head up and start your pursuit towards a new and better position. Good luck to you!
eek. I guess you'll play the game next time.
Sorry to hear bro. Are you getting severance? What type of company was this? Did HR give you the boot or was it your boss?
Fired for trying to improve the analytical process and complaining about incompetent people? If they were smart they would have sent you over to trading, where you would have fit right in.
Cheer up. You'll land something. In the meantime, remember to claim UI benefits. You've paid for them, effectively, and they are your legal entitlement to claim.
u ever thought that u were wrong? or incompetent? I like to hear other sides of the story
Ignore the GDP results today, the hiring market is improving. Sorry but good luck. You got experience under your belt - that means a lot.
The GDP # was misleading. Consumers and residential stuffs doing good, business investments and government lvl spending down as expected with the idiots in Washington.
You'll be fine. I was iced in August 2012; started another role within 2 months.
Hiring market looks to be pretty good right now IMO
If you believe the numbers, not a bad time to look
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/unemployment-rates-fall-most-large-231003…
What firm were you at?
sorry to hear man--i'm sure you'll be on your feet soon
That sucks, but most people I know who got fired end up in a spot that's better for them. Hopefully, that's true for you as well. I would suggest spending a few days considering all the things you liked and disliked about the job and where your strengths and weaknesses were in all aspects of the job so you can position yourself for success in your next move.
Good luck.
Yeah man I hate my job and the people I work with are pretty incompetent. I end up calling them out for one thing or another multiple times a week and they seems to be getting more and more defensive in their responses. Guess lesson learned is, as a junior, to hold your tongue and deal with it until a new opportunity pops up.
I got fired last year from a shitty ass job, and I'm still looking for a position.
From an MD recently: There is more to say the truth than the truth, it is important to know the right time and the right way so you generate the best impact you look for by saying such truth. Keep in mind.
In this thread, good for nothing know-it-all gets canned coz no one likes his attitude.
I got fired today - Hated the job (Originally Posted: 01/30/2013)
I got fired like 2.5 hours ago. I hated the job, but it still stings. It wasn't performance based and they said when I left (as when I was hired) that I was the smartest analyst they had. It was that I pushed too hard for advancements in their risk analytics, or for the layman, I told them what they were doing was stupid/antiquated. Let Dale Carnegie's book "How to win friends and influence people" be read by everyone. People naturally don't take criticism well, regardless of how reasoned it is, and they will harbor animosity. It sucks, but lesson learned.
Sucks man. Hope it all works out. Whats the plan?
I'm writing my resume and because the "departure" was "mutual" I'm hoping references from them will help me from being completely fucked.
I feel you man. I stopped pushing at my place a while ago.
Sounds like they'll get theirs eventually.
how long were you in the position?
Six months...
Wow. Hopefully helps you get into a place where superiors appreciate employees that challenge the status quo. I'd love to work with you (assuming the criticism is communicated appropriately). Your references should be fine if these guys have a minimum level of professionalism.
Sorry to hear this man. Was this a BB?
good for you! this may be the best thing that's ever happened to you. why would you want to work with a bunch of dopes anyway? you're clearly an A-player...seek those who are like you and change the world. no point in working with weaklings. you eat them for lunch or crush them with your pinkies, not work with them.
congrats!
How do you get fired from a job you were only at for 6 months? There is something missing here. Why would you push for advancement in under 6 months, maybe push for more responsibility for a promotion?
I understand getting fired after a year or two but 6 months?
I obviously overstepped my bounds
Thats weird that your firm would fire you if its a large institution. It actually takes alot to get fired, so assuming its a big institution, these guys would have clearly communicated to you well in advance to keep things to yourself. If its a smaller firm, well there way of handling it was terrible. If they don't value your feedback, then they can say that, why would they fire you for that?
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