26 signs you're about to be fired

Getting fired is generally a pretty awful, humiliating experience. Losing your job can damage your professional reputation, self-esteem, and life in general.

How can you deal with the pain and shock that come with getting axed? The key thing is having a bit of heads up.

If you could get an advance notice about the bad news, you could potentially set a plan B in motion - or even beat your employers to the punch and quit in a dramatic fashion (if you're feeling theatrical and impractical).

No one likes to think about getting fired, but it's important to consider the possibility. There are definitely a few clear indicators that your job is at risk.

Here are some key signs that you're about to be sacked: