The 5 dumbest ways to get fired

A mixture of common sense, effort and socially acceptable behaviour is generally enough for a person to keep their job.

However, not all employees are created equal, with some unable to distinguish professionally acceptable behaviour from how they may handle situations in their personal lives – News.com reports.

Karen Gately is a leadership and people management specialist and the author of ‘The People Manager’s Toolkit’ and ‘The Corporate Dojo’, she’s collated five of the most ridiculous ways employees have managed to get fired – and offers tips on how to ensure staff keep their cool and their jobs.

Getting into a fight