5 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired

4. Misconduct

Engaging in misconduct, such as harassment, bullying, abusive language, or any other form of inappropriate behavior, is a serious offense in the workplace. Misconduct undermines the ethos of a safe and respectful work environment. Even a single instance of serious misconduct can be grounds for immediate dismissal, depending on the severity and the company’s policy.

For instance, a Redditor was dismissed for verbal misconduct as they were reported for saying during a meeting that “the current project is like a bunch of monkeys fu****g a football.”