5 Stupid Things Bosses Say When They Are Firing You

No one likes to be canned  especially in this Kenyan job market…but it happens….you are called into the bosses office, he tells you to close the door behind you, take a sit. He clears his throat and you think that this just a common into his office. He clears his voice, looks at you and says….. ‘Kamau ……….’
Here are some of the dumbest and stupid way how they do it
1. “This is really hard for me.”
Who cares if it’s hard for you? The employee certainly doesn’t. Any time you talk about how difficult the situation is for you the employee thinks, “Oh yeah? What about me? How hard do you think this is on me?” If you feel bad—and you will—talk through your feelings later with someone else.
And also never lead off by saying, “I’m not sure how to say this…” You’re sure what to say. You’re just uncomfortable saying it.
Never even hint that the employee should somehow feel your pain; that’s just selfish.
2. Compared to so and so you just aren’t cutting it.”
Why do they feel the need to compare the  fired employee to someone else as justification. Employees should be fired because they fail to meet standards, targets, or behavioral expectations.
Plus, drawing comparisons between employees makes it possible for what should be an objective decision to veer into the “personality zone.” That’s a conversational black hole you will struggle to e
3.“We have decided to let you go.”
The word “we” is appropriate in almost every setting, but not this one.
Say, “I.” At this moment, you are the company (even if, in fact, you’re just an employee.) Take responsibility.
4. “If there is anything I can do for you, just let me know.”
Like what? Write a glowing letter of recommendation? Call your connections and put in a good word for him? (Of course, if you are laying off good employees due to lack of work you should do anything you can to help them land on their feet.)
5. “We’ve decided we need to make a change.”
Instead making the employee feel even wore with a lot of explanation why they are not fit for the company why not just state the reason for your action as clearly and concisely as possible.
Or just say, “Otieno, I have to let you go.”
Talk to us, have you been fired before? How did the boss do it?