Losing Your Job Because You Are not an Asset

No job is guaranteed as there are many factors that contribute to how long a person will hold their current job position. These factors include, but are not limited to: job performance, job attendance, sexual harassment in the workplace, job safety, alcohol/drug abuse, and economy. Some of these factors could make working conditions unfavorable while others could make the workplace unsafe. Employees who do not follow the policies and procedures of their employers run the risk of losing their job.

The performance of a worker helps determine if he or she will be an asset to the employer. If a worker performs the job task accurately while doing so in a timely manner, and possibly showing the initiative to do more than what is required, then he or she stands a better chance of job security. If a worker performs their job task well and effectively, then chances are their job duration will be lengthy. Workers who are unable to perform their job task, or do so poorly, are not an asset and the result could mean them losing their job.

Punctuality is essential when you have a job. It shows employers that you are responsible and dependable. Showing up five or ten minutes late on a regular basis costs the employer money. Missing over the allotted amount of time earned for sick or vacation leave puts a hardship on the employer and other employees. Should an employee shows up late to work on a regular basis and/or repeatedly misses work, chances are the employee will lose that job position.

Sexual harassment is a major problem in the work place. For example, if a young woman is at the water fountain getting a drink and someone walks by her and whistles or makes an inappropriate comment to her, that is sexual harassment. Another example wo...

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...d be anything from reduced benefits, no raises, reduced hours, and layoffs. When the economy is down, some employers cannot afford to keep a full staff of employees leading to loss of jobs.

All of the above factors can lead to losing your job. Unemployment benefits for most are probably not enough to feed a family, nor will it be enough to pay for a house, car, food and necessities. If you can’t make your payments, the bank could foreclose on your home and car. Your standard of living will change dramatically and some families may be forced to rely upon welfare.

In conclusion, there are many factors that contribute to the loss of one’s job. The performance of the employee, job attendance, sexual harassment in the workplace, job safety, alcohol/drug abuse, and the economy. The behavior and actions of a worker can increase the probability of the loss of one’s job.