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Eight Ways to Get Fired



Many good workers have lost jobs because of downsizing in the Great Recession. But getting terminated for cause happens, too. Here are some of the leading ways to earn the ax.

See also: Job-Killing References, Awful Co-Workers, Social Networking Without Tears.



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  • 1. Doctoring Your Resume

    This once cost a Notre Dame football coach his job.

  • 2. Sexual Harassment or Misconduct

    Unless you are a politician, of course.

  • 3. Absenteeism

    Half the job is showing up, so you need to show up.

  • 4. Too Much Personal Business

    The internet takes this one to a whole new level.

  • 5. Theft

    Come on, people, this one's in the Bible.

  • 6. Poor Job Performance

    Jay Leno and his boss can pull this off, but not you.

  • 7. Being a Jerk

    The bar is pretty high for this one, for better or worse.

  • 8. Insubordination

    The modern, team-oriented workplace still has its hierarchies.