Fired? Fight Back!: The No-Nonsense Guide for the Newly Fired, Downsized, Outplaced, Laid-Off, and Those Who Are Worried About It [Paperback]

Mr. X (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 1995

This guide contains many priceless insider secrets--the author has presided over the firing and layoff processes at corporations both large and small. The book spells out everything readers must do to protect their interests--for example, recognize their job is in jeopardy, position themselves for the next step in their career path, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Anonymous "Mr. X," who specializes in helping companies plan layoffs, now turns the tables with this guide for employees already or about to be fired. From his personal experience with and extensive knowledge of wrongful discharges, "Mr. X" explains what employees can do to protect their interests, including recognizing the pending doom before it actually occurs, negotiating the best severance package, enforcing their legal rights, managing the termination interview, coping with the difficult emotions in these situations, and deciding when to sue. Also of help is an index of state laws pertaining to wrongful discharges. Given that downsizing is expected to continue and that many organizations still don't understand how to perform this chore correctly, "Mr. X's" work should find many eager readers. Recommended for public libraries.?Dale Farris, Groves, Tex.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (April 19, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814478751
• ISBN-13: 978-0814478752
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,252,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book very very fast., May 17, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Fired? Fight Back!: The No-Nonsense Guide for the Newly Fired, Downsized, Outplaced, Laid-Off, and Those Who Are Worried About It (Paperback)

In this day and age, anyone can be fired. The title of this book is a bit misleading in that it suggests that it is focused on getting back at your ex-employer. In fact, though it does a very good job on that subject, it is absolutely essential to read before anything bad happens. Great sections on how to handle the termination interview and how to negotiate severance

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informs you what rights you have when you get canned, April 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fired? Fight Back!: The No-Nonsense Guide for the Newly Fired, Downsized, Outplaced, Laid-Off, and Those Who Are Worried About It (Paperback)

I read this book in 1999 (previous edition) and while I've not read the latest edition, this book provides as much information as possible - an attempt in bridging the gap between what you should know and "employment law". This book is no guarantee that in fighting back you will win - but it does tell you what you should know when getting canned. Far too few people truly understand their rights under employment law and big business knows it and the workforce populus in general is frequently taken advantage of because of it. If you live in an "at will" state - as an employee you have very few ways to fight back.

Read, know your rights, act and react appropriately, and stand your ground. But remember, losing your job may simply be a matter of economics or politics - good companies will treat you with dignity, bad companies will trash you - and they don't care! Remember these few maxims: 1. Sometimes HR is a four-letter word! 2. Company loyalty does not exist. 3. Plan for your retirement yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. 4. Anyone who is not management doesn't share in the profits but pays for the loss in profits. 5. Management and executives will "always win" - its a sad fact of business life.

The average employee will never see a golden parachute in their lifetime - - again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A surprising and terrific find, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fired? Fight Back!: The No-Nonsense Guide for the Newly Fired, Downsized, Outplaced, Laid-Off, and Those Who Are Worried About It (Paperback)

I found this book by accident while browsing at Borders. At first I thought it was only for people who had been fired. In fact, it is an invaluable set of tools for figuring out if your job is at risk and for handling any termination process so that you "win" even if losing your job. This author, whoever he is, really understands the physics of the workplace and the psychology of those on both sides of the tabel. It is a book I will re-read several times.