Oh man, I'm so glad this thread took a turn for the better.
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Just lost my job!
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Posted 3 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
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Oh Bella! I only just saw this today, and as I was reading the first posts, I was thinking that surely the boss would reconsider. Thanks heavens he has!!! *Joins the rest of the crowd doing the happy dance*
Posted 3 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
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Bella, go into this discussion with eyes wide open. If this were a marriage, I'd say you were being emotionally abused. As it is, he knows that, under these circumstances, you'd have legal recourse to sue--I'm no lawyer, but have learned about circumstances of unemployment lately. Consult someone at your local unemployment office--you don't have to be officially unemployed to use their services--and find out what your rights/options are.
Right now, bossman realizes what a stupid thing he did and is counting on being more knowledgeable of the law than you are in order to keep his * out of the fire. You need only to worry about your own * at this point. You owe him nothing.
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Happy Dance for Bella!
Posted 3 years ago by tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis #
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Well, he didn't say anything out of the ordinary to me today, just carried on like nothing happened yesterday. But when I left he said he wanted to talk to me tomorrow and he appreciated me being back.
Posted 3 years ago by Bellantara #
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Well, I hope he's a bit more gracious about it tomorrow -- a huge apology and bunch of flowers wouldn't go amiss... I think, if he's going to pretend that nothing ever happened, DEFINITELY start looking for another job where you're a bit more appreciated, Bella, he put you through hell for a whole day and for what?
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I hope your boss owns his part of this error and apologizes to you for scapegoating you, Bellantara. Good luck tomorrow!
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Good luck with your chat tomorrow. I have to wonder though--how do you feel about being back and knowing that he is like this? Do you have any sense of security at all, or will he find another mistake and decide to fire you again in a few months? I pray that he apologizes to you--he should do that in front of everyone. You will know whether he is sincere tomorrow and can then act accordingly. My very best wishes are with you.
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Well shoot I wrote a whole long condolence post before I read all the other posts. That's me getting things bass acwards or something like that.
I am glad it turned out for you in the long run. There is nothing more debilitating, humiliating and agonizing than being fired especially when you know you are good at what you do. People make mistakes.
Sounds to me like your boss is a little bit of a bully. I don't think I would let him know how happy you are to be back. I don't like him very much :(
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Bella, I'm just now reading this. I can only imagine what a hideous emotional roller coaster this has been for you. I'm so very sorry you had to go through this. The prospect of unemployment is so very scary. Thank goodness it all turned out like it did in the end. You hung in there and I'm very proud of you!!
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Bella???? How are you??
Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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I'm OK. Boss still hasn't had his "talk" with me; so far this week we've proceeded as though Monday never happened.
I've got a line on a job with the US Attorney's office here in Atlanta; I'm trying to work up my nerve to apply for it! (It's criminal work, which I've never done.)
Posted 3 years ago by Bellantara #
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Bella, go for it!! See, another door opened. We are with you!!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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Boss is scared that you will rip his head off for bad behavior, and he is trying to bury the bad stuff in the litter box of Life.
Life doesn't work out that way.
Get your resume ready and apply for the next job. You are beautiful and talented and super smart. Go for it, girl!
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I suggest that you apply for the other job. As 2P said, you don't have to accept it if it is offered to you, but it would give you an option.
If your present boss has not dealt with his error (not reading what gets sent to the court under his signature) or his having compounded it by firing you, he is a very poor boss. You deserve an apology and acknowledgment for all the great work you have done in the last five years. You deserve some assurance that this will not happen again.
Please ask boss for an appointment to discuss what occurred so you can both move past it. His response will help you decide if you need to move on.
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Go interview for the other job. You don't have to take it, but it will give your self esteem a nice bump up. And that will put you in a better frame of mind when/if boss decides to address what happened this week.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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I agree. Boss owes you an apology for treating you so badly. It is my knowledge that you might have a case for hostile work environment. I would document all that happened and going forward would keep a diary of how boss is behaving.
I think you should apply for the position in the US Attorney's office as you might find that it could be both a good opportunity and possibly better work conditions. As was said, you don't have to accept it if you decide not to and it will give your self-esteem a nice boost. With your recent five years of history with one employer will make you quite marketable plus it seems as though there is always a need for your caliber of work.
As KW said: "You deserve an apology and acknowledgment for all the great work you have done in the last five years. You deserve some assurance that this will not happen again."
Hope it all works out for you. Sending you some hugs.
Posted 3 years ago by SylMiaFelixsMomma #
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What they said!!! Go for the interview, it'll do your confidence no end of god.
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Bella, I agree with the previous advice from several people. Apply and at the very least use it as practice and an affirmation of your value in the work place. If they offer and you think you might want to stay with the current job, let them know you have receive another offer and would need a raise to be tempted to stay. You will either go on to new opportunities or stay where you are with a much deserved raise.
Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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I'm going to get my resume together and apply for it when I get home tonight. The senior associate (who was my boss until Jan of this year) thinks I will do well. With his confidence (which is very hard to come by) and the wonderful support of all of you, I can't fail!! Thank you all so much!
Posted 3 years ago by Bellantara #
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It would serve your boss right if you got offered this other job and you take it. Maybe next time he'll think twice before he reacts with the next person.
Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Second thoughts are not part of his character. I think his wife got hold of him Monday and made him rehire me.
Posted 3 years ago by Bellantara #
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Oh, so that is why he hasn't said anything. He didn't really want to but his wife must have pointed out that you could have a case against him. Hmm..not a good situation if it wasn't his idea to rehire you. Definitely apply for that other job.
Posted 3 years ago by SylMiaFelixsMomma #
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