How to Get Fired Getting fired is a lot easier than one might think. Even if you show up on time and do all of your work, you still might find yourself updating your resume by making one of many possible mistakes. 1. Lie On Your Job Application Or Resume 2. Being Indiscreet About Your New Job Hunt 3. Getting Caught Up in the Gossip Scene 4. Taking Too Many Personal Calls 5. Drinking at Work 6. Surfing the Web Excessively 7. Becoming Romantically Involved with the Boss 8. Forgetting to Double-Check Your Work 9. Alienating Your Co-Workers 10. Pointing the Finger at Everyone But Yourself Back to the "Top 10 Lists" Main Page