How to Ask Your Boss If You're Going to Lose Your Job
Few people lose their job with no warning. Even if the company isn't saying job cuts are coming, you may pick up on some of these warnings. For example, employees may be disappearing with no replacements or your boss may be avoiding you. Address the issue directly instead of living with the fear of the unknown. Talk with your boss to find out how likely you'll keep your job for the long term so you can plan your career accordingly.
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Instructions
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Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your boss behind closed doors. Tell him you want to talk about the future of your position with the company. Schedule an hour for the meeting. You may not use an hour, but you won't feel rushed.
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Explain that you're doing your best to prepare for the future by gathering all information possible and that you're worried about the stability of your position. Detail a few signs that have worried you. For example, you may have noticed other people leaving and their positions being eliminated, felt left out from projects you normally took part in or just felt ignored by your boss. Keep this section to about three minutes.
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Ask your boss if you should be worried about losing your job. Your boss may not know yet if you are going to be let go, but he may know of changes in the company that he can share with you.
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Ask any follow-up questions. Don't rush out of the meeting. For example, if your boss explains a problem that could cause you to lose your job, ask what you can do to help solve that problem.
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Schedule a future meeting or ask your boss to let you know if anything changes. Asking for a future meeting may feel pushy, but if you ask him to contact you, he may forget or avoid talking to you.
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Tips & Warnings
Always speak directly. Use short sentences that seek facts. Keep sentences devoid of any negative connotations. Don't say something, or be sure to explain it well, if your boss might take it the wrong way.
