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Why Developers Get Fired
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Software developers can take specific steps to insulate themselves from the risk of being let go by their employers. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter how clever you think you are or how much everyone loves you on your team, there are always potential circumstances that can lead to you being fired. Sometimes it's like being blindsided by a bus, while other times, the events play out in slow motion. If management follows the typical rules of providing warnings before letting someone go, then no one should be surprised. However, younger developers often have a harder time reading these signs. The article reviews reasons why software developers are fired and what you can do to avoid being let go.
If your software job consistently isn't getting done, then you will eventually be let go. All it takes is a few missed deadlines and your manager may have no other choice. You might be thinking the missed deadlines are not your fault. Your excuses may include "the design was bad" or "the deadlines are not realistic" or "they are making me code in Java and I am a .NET expert." In the corporate world, only results matter. If your deliverables are always late, then you need to sit down with your manager and look for solutions. Don't assume conditions will change on their own. You have to not only be a change agent, but you have to document every action you take to improve adverse conditions.
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