[tarpden]

Is there any guarantee that your (about to be former) employer tell you the truth about why you're being canned? I don't believe so. They may just be giving you what they think is a safe answer. The real reasons for ending your employment with them could be anything (good, bad, silly, or even non-reasons). Nothing to take personally.

[ams6110]

You will almost never be told the truth about why you're fired, unless it's for an absolutely clear-cut policy violation or other similar reason.

[gaius]

Being fired is very different from being laid off. In the latter case, there's no reason not to tell you that say your job is being outsourced.

[alttab]

Only because the true answer is subjective.