couchfired
couchfired is a term that emerged in the early 21st century to describe the sudden and often unexpected termination of employment from a job. It is characterized by the employee being dismissed without prior warning or a formal performance improvement plan. This type of firing is typically associated with roles that are project-based, temporary, or where the employer's needs have drastically changed.
The term "couchfired" implies that the dismissal occurred informally, perhaps even over a brief conversation, akin
Reasons for couch firing can vary widely. They might include company downsizing, the completion of a specific