Psychology Today | 07.02.2026 21:05
In The Apprentice, Donald Trump made the line famous: “You’re fired.” But in real life, away from the television cameras, those words can change lives—in a negative direction. Employers and human relations professionals are often the ones tasked with moderating the separation, but sometimes untrained in how to navigate the complex emotions involved, at least from the perspective of the discharged party. Threat assessment professionals are critical components in this process, providing (often literal) lifesaving advice and expertise in strategizing separation. Yet in any workplace, there are ways to mitigate adverse reactions, from depression to anger to violence.
