This archive report was first published on 3 January 2020.
Job security is a luxury many people can only dream of. According to various studies, millions of people around the world struggle to find employment, and those who do often face the challenge of keeping their jobs.
Getting fired from a job can be a devastating experience, limiting one's chances of getting reemployed. So, what are some common habits that could lead to job loss?
Here are five habits that could get you fired from your job:
- Oversharing on social media
As much as your job should not dictate your personal life, your personal life can impact your professional life. What you share online during your free time can be seen by your superiors, and a single screenshot can be used against you.
When your 'Twitter fingers' are itching, don't vent about your job online. Call up a friend and talk to her instead, leaving no evidence of your displeasure.
- Poor time management
Don't take the term 'African timing' deliberately when it comes to your professional life. Yes, things move a little bit slower in this part of the world, but your career is a different aspect of your life.
Avoid arriving late all the time because your absence will eventually be noticed. Additionally, don't take too many sick days if you're not actually ill.
- Consuming adult content at work
Company equipment is monitored, and data on your online activities can be seen and collected. Enjoying adult entertainment should be something you do in your free time and completely separate from your professional life.
- No respect for authority
Getting up and going to work is considered 'adulting.' You're a grown man/woman with a sound mind, but that doesn't mean you're too 'grown' to respect authority.
However, refusing to obey orders, rules, and engaging in obstructive behavior could have you heading for the door never to return.
- Poor performance
Remember the description of your role when you were applying for the job? That's exactly what you should be doing because you made a promise to deliver something to the company, and now you have to honor that agreement.
Companies invest in their employees when they hire them, and if you're not a good investment, you might be dropped one day.
