5 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired

1. Absenteeism

Consistent absenteeism, even with notice, is one of the top reasons that might result in job loss. While occasional absences due to illness or personal reasons are generally acceptable, a pattern of regular absenteeism signals reliability issues to your employer and can strain team dynamics. Other team members might have to pick up the slack, which can cause bitterness and disrupt workflow.

Many Redditors opened up about getting fired even when they gave a heads-up about needing time off. For instance, one shared,

“I was sick on a Sunday, informed them Sunday. Called Monday with a doctors note with orders stating I was to return no earlier than the following Monday. Friday came around, and I received an email stating I was terminated effective immediately due to absences.”

Another shared,

“(I) Was on the edge of a serious burnout and had a sick leave for two weeks. The day I returned, I got fired.”

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