Insults you in front of others: Pointing out errors will never be a private affair when a boss wants to get rid of a potential employee. He always makes sure that, people in the organization get to know your mistakes and how incapable you are of handling the job. Your confidence tends to weaken when you are insulted in front of your colleagues and friends. However, if the employee has noticed an increase in negative statements, this is a clear sign that there is something about the employee that bothers him or her.