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Firing an employee is right at the top of most managers’ “Hated Responsibilities” list. Whether the termination is a result of budget cutbacks or the employee’s repeat poor performance, telling someone that they’re out of a job – especially in a poor economy – is nerve wracking and heartbreaking. On top of the normal guilt that occurs, there’s also the realistic concern that the employee could flip out and become dangerous. There isn’t a trick of the trade that’s going to make firing someone easy, but by avoiding these common mistakes, you can at least make the process more bearable for both you and the employee.