5 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired

3. Conflict with Management

While it’s natural to have occasional disagreements with management, persistent conflict can be detrimental to your job security. Constantly butting heads with superiors or creating a disruptive environment can be perceived as resistance to the smooth functioning of the team or department. Voicing concerns or disagreements is important, but doing so respectfully is key to maintaining a positive professional relationship.

However, sometimes power dynamics can play a palpable role as well, as one Redditor detailed,

“I got fired because my boomer manager kept insulting me, blaming me for things my coworker did, and kept getting an attitude with me any time I didn’t bend over backward to accommodate her ego.”