03-02-05, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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I am in big trouble this time...........
Well,as most of you know. I'm a mechanic for a living.Last week i managed to get in a fight at work with what i'd call a "42 yr old drunk cry baby".I was under a verbal attack and all i did was defend myself verbally.Well i should have known i was in trouble at this point , because the guy is drinkin' buddies with the service manager...........minutes later "your fired".
Let see , I'm 36 years old.I've never been fired.Got 2 little girls,a wife.My father has cancer and goes under the knife tommorow.No one is hiring at this time of the year......... Just a rant,thanks for listening. flippin4it |
03-02-05, 01:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
Sorry to here about that. Hope something comes up for you soon, especially with the 2 little ones. I take it you can't file a appeal or grievance on this matter? Anyway good luck to ya, I'm sure it will work out, just another bump in the road of life. Go file for unemployment ASAP.
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03-02-05, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, and if they turn you down for unemployment then APPEAL. You were just defending yourself. By firing you and not the other guy the Service Manager is setting the company up for a BIG FAT lawsuit!!!
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03-02-05, 05:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
Hey, flippin,
That is definitely sooo wrong. If he was intox when he came in to argue with you, i woulda called the police, he would have been picked up for PI. You need to talk to the guy that is supervisor over your service manager. I would fight it for sure. Good luck. Sandra |
03-02-05, 07:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
that really sucks. i would try to do somethin to get some money out of it or somethin. well either way i hope u get another job soon. good luck
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03-02-05, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
Unfortunatly I think Virginia is a right to work state with no specific guidlines for dismisal or termination of employment.
Basicly they can give any reason or number of reasons as to why you were fired,they don't even have to have anything to do with the incident. If there were witnesses to the incident make sure you name them and secure a statement from them in your appeal. I assume this isn't a union shop? |
03-02-05, 09:14 PM | #7 |
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man sorry to hear bout that sounds like your in a jam but i thing bass fishin girl is right same with lizards ang in there it'll work out or you'll get a new job....
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03-02-05, 11:20 PM | #8 |
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Right to work state, you still have rights. Fl is one also. Being unjustly fired is still grounds for investigation either by a labor board or fair labor practice. Hope things work out for ya.
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03-02-05, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
Guy's,Thanks for your support.Herb,you are correct . Virginia is a "right to hire / right to fire" state.Plus my ex-biker mentality did'nt help.The conflict was only verbal,but I had offered my unprofesional veiws on his work habits and brown nosing.............I'd like to say that it's not over,but i have learned that it is easier to just walk away...........and this is one of them.
Thanks again,ya'll been great. flippin4it P.S. I find it strange that you guy's know more about me getting fired than my freinds . Must be that southern pride again. I'll work on that. |
03-03-05, 12:00 AM | #10 |
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Yeah it sounds like you would be better off moving on.
Just keep your chin up and remeber you were looking for a job when you found that one. |
03-03-05, 09:36 AM | #11 |
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Thanks herb.........First i just want my dad to make it through this surgurey.Then i will get a job.
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03-03-05, 11:04 AM | #12 |
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well u and ur family have my prayers flippin, hope all goes well
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03-03-05, 09:25 PM | #13 |
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flfireman is right i live in fl i quss dose to
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03-03-05, 11:06 PM | #14 |
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bassmaster, put ur location in ur signature box.
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03-05-05, 11:18 AM | #15 |
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flippin4it,
How did your dad's surgery go? Hope things went well, and you and your family are in my prayers. Lizards |
03-05-05, 11:30 AM | #16 |
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Â* Â* Â* Â* Well lizards,the surgery went good and bad.The good news first,he pulled through ok.The bad news,the doctor was unable to remove the tumor due to the fact that it is wrapped up in his spine and vertebrae.They took samples and sent them to the lab to see if it is cancer,he just got done with prostate cancer treatments in december and the doctors suspect the cancer just picked up and moved........I'll let you all know........
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03-05-05, 08:25 PM | #17 |
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Flippin,
I hope that it is non cancerous and i will remember your father in my prayers. That is such a hard thing for the family to go thru, I am sorry to hear it. Sandra |
03-06-05, 01:27 AM | #18 |
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Sandra , thanks. I noticed that you live in the same town that my father went to college. Arlington state? Does that ring a bell? He's a texan,got alot of family in texas , Dallas/F.W. area. I'll keep you posted and thanks again.
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03-06-05, 01:30 AM | #19 |
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flippin you and your family are in my prayers.
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03-09-05, 03:12 PM | #20 |
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I would like to start by thanking all of you. My father came home today and is recovering well.Now it's time to find a "job".
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03-09-05, 05:24 PM | #21 |
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[quote author=flippin4it link=board=Tourneys;num=1109778239;start=0#19 date=03/09/05 at 13:12:30] I would like to start by thanking all of you. My father came home today and is recovering well.Now it's time to find a "job".
flippin4it [/quote] That's GREAT news. Hope he's well on his way to recovering. Theres always baby steps forward, and a few back steps, but at least he's home with his family. Lizards |
03-09-05, 07:00 PM | #22 |
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great news flippin, im glad hes doin well. good luck with the job
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03-10-05, 12:55 AM | #23 |
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Good luck on your job hunting, you definitely got a raw deal. Good to hear your dads home ;D
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03-10-05, 01:07 AM | #24 |
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Flippin,
Yes, Arlington is in the DFW area and UTA is in Arlington. Sandra |
03-11-05, 10:29 PM | #25 |
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Re: I am in big trouble this time...........
Check it out guy's and gal's. Found a job today! This place is 5 minutes from my house and pays more money....Things are lookin' up. Thank's to all that responed to this thread,I needed help and you all picked me up and dusted me off. If you guy's need something and i got it to give,just ask and it's yours.
My father is still so-so,but thats better then the day before. He's swearing alot,that's a good sign. flippin4it |
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