How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
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How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
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Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#2It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and I don't think that's a good thing. While some might not be turned off by this person's honesty, I certainly would not hire him having read this article. If anything it shows a lack of a diplomatic filter, not only a lack of discipline.
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#3It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and…
I'm curious: what issues do you see with being honest about the ways that you failed, and how you're addressing them? I don't think it shows a lack of a filter, I think it shows an honesty and an awareness of my issues, and what I need to do to fix them.
I'm not particularly embarrassed by this article -- although it was hard to write -- and neither is the company that fired me (as they helped me write it). Although I do understand if you don't want to hire me after reading this.
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#4I really enjoyed the article, thanks for sharing it. As a remote worker, many of the points you mentioned resonate with me.
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#5It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and…
A lack of honesty and too many 'diplomatic filters' is why most businesses are messed up.
The world is diving into yet another period of political correctness because people don't like the truth or differing opinions.
It's refreshing to see someone describe what happened and why without a glossy layer of 'Everything is awesome' over the top.
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#6It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and…
A lack of honesty and too many 'diplomatic filters' is why most businesses are messed up. The world is diving into yet another period of political correctness because people don't like the truth or differing opinions. It's refreshing to see someone describe what happened and why without a glossy layer of 'Everything is awesome' over the top.
I wrote this article - thanks, your comment means a lot to me. I thought exactly the same. Everyone who writes online is portraying only the best parts, the highlights, without admitting that sometimes, things suck. It's about time we were honest about things.
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#7I really enjoyed the article, thanks for sharing it. As a remote worker, many of the points you mentioned resonate with me.
Hey, I wrote this article. Thanks - really glad you liked it. Remote jobs are fantastic for a lot of people, but they're not the be all and end all. Sometimes, they REALLY suck. Especially if you're not an introvert, and need other people around to recharge.
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Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#9It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and…
I would not hire either, how big is the picture of him squeezed into such a small box... http://www.andrewlynch.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Upwork... ?! Details...
Re: How I got fired from my job, and what I learned
#10It's a crazy world we live in where someone would post such a candid article about their own under-performance. This article is embarrassing to the individual, and more importantly, to the company that fired him. I think people need to think more carefully about what they post online especially when using real names. This is permanent now. Any potential employer who searches this man on the internet will see this and…
I'm curious: what issues do you see with being honest about the ways that you failed, and how you're addressing them? I don't think it shows a lack of a filter, I think it shows an honesty and an awareness of my issues, and what I need to do to fix them. I'm not particularly embarrassed by this article -- although it was hard to write -- and neither is the company that fired me (as they helped me write it). Although…
I think it would be idea for you to state that they approved the post of the article.