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How to Tell You're About to Get Fired — Plus 4 'Typical' Reasons for It, From a Career Expert Emily Levine, executive vice president of recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, breaks down what you need to know.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • The majority of Americans fear losing their job more than they do sickness or poor health.
  • Proactive measures can mitigate the risk of termination and provide a roadmap for recovery if let go.

Sixty-five percent of Americans fear losing their job more than they fear sickness or poor health, according to a 2023 report from online resume builder Zety.

Of course, there's an important distinction between being fired and getting laid off. The latter might have more to do with a company's bottom line than an individual's performance, but the former tends to be closely linked to conduct on the job.

Related: Most People Don't Know These 2 Things Are Resume Red Flags. A Career Expert Reveals How to Work Around Them.

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