Or fire you, as the case may be. Wise Bread, a wonderful site whose motto is “Living Large on a Small Budget” (seems apropos for my other blog, too!) has a post everyone should read which can really open your eyes about those “little things” you’ve maybe noticed at work lately. Out of the loop? People avoiding you? Just feeling a weird vibe? It might not be your imagination - they might really be out to get you! No one wants to encourage suspicion and paranoia but if you are on the chopping block, it’s best to know ahead of time so you can take the following proactive measures to keep your feet on the right work path:

1. Brush up the resume. Make sure it’s current, and perfect (no misspelled words, no missed punctuation).
2. Get organized. Make a list of your contacts who might be able to help steer you in the direction of a good position. Get your finances in order. Have medical checkups before the insurance runs out.
3. Stay positive. Now is not the time to engage in morose “why me?” introspection. Keep up your health and your confidence - you’ll need it for the job hunt to come.
4. Keep at it. To the patient go the jobs. Use the energy that comes with the situation to fuel your job search. Remember: You always look better to potential employers when you’re already employed!

Follow these tips and you can hit the ground running. And just imagine the look on your boss’s face when he finally does let you go, and you lean back with a slight smile and say, “I was wondering when you were going to get around to this ….” (OK, maybe that’s just me … but wouldn’t it feel good to surprise them for a change?)

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