Comments on: How I Lost My Job, Part Two

By: Exterminator

Exterminator — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:42:08 +0000

why an employee can’t fight. What kind of impartial rules are happening in USA economy. Who is protecting the employee finally.
All is a piece of junk.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:54:51 +0000

i’m not afraid to mention the Hotel’s name

Econolodge
3470 Cerrillos rd
Santa Fe NM 87507

for what they did to me they deserve to be exposed.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:50:56 +0000

I feel your pain.I was let go from a job as a hotel front desk clerk.I worked there for 4 years.suddenly this past friday i was let go.saturday an ad in my local paper advertising my old job was published.seems pre planned.Manager claims i made one too many mistakes on the job.However i was never written up or shown what mistakes i made.my ex boss unprofessionally let me go via her personal cell phone outside in the parking lot.people tell me to consult a lawyer.my local labor commission was no help,they told me that since i live in a ”at will” state they can do nothing about it.how could i make mistakes on the job i did for 4 years.i trained her then she got promoted to manager from secretary position.if anywhere i get a job in the future can easily let employees go without cause why even have a job.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:14:49 +0000

Thanks all. It is bittersweet indeed, and at least now I can focus a large portion of my time dedicated to finding a new job. And ‘ticktalk’, you were right on the nose with the office politics comment!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:44:07 +0000

It does suck to lose your job like this, but at least you are probably far happier than in an uncomfortable situation like you were in.

By: hustler

hustler — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:12:52 +0000

Sounds just like what goes on where I work. There aren’t enough funds to keep everyone, but they refuse to lay off. To avoid having to pay for unemployment insurance, they make you want to quit. Good for you for hanging in there and making them make you leave. You also have the opportunity to hold on to your insurance through cobra.

By: Laid Off

Laid Off — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:19:04 +0000

It sucks to be laid off but it is a chance to pusue your dreams. All the best to you!

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:49:11 +0000

I would say sorry you got the boot, but it sounds like this might be a great thing for you. It sucks to lose money so I hope from that angle your fall is short.

By: ticktalk

ticktalk — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:05:05 +0000

Been there, felt that. Here are some similarities between your experience and mine: The first to be chosen to tackle the challenging but higher-paying responsibility. The most adaptable, adept, and competent at nearly everything. Too self-reliant. You did your job and could do everyone elses and as such you were a threat to the mediocre. They liked you when you performed miracles for them, but your integrity kept you from saying bad things about others and everyone knew you would stand up for the truth (and even expose it) and as such you weren’t “in the club” of social bad-mouthing – and really, why would you be? – They were insecure and you were confident. They were weak and you were strong. They banded together to keep you on the outside, blamed you for anything, and kicked you off the island. It’s called OFFICE POLITICS.

Ignored, blamed, fired. That is the sequence. I remember it too well. I wrote this blog exactly 6 days before I got let go: http://www.briankeithanderson.com/blog/2008/05/11/confession-in-the-fire-swamp-day-of-reckoning/

Consider this: you aren’t “worker bee” material, you consistently outperform. You aren’t executive material, you aren’t a cut-throat liar in office politics. You are Founder/President/CEO material. Start doing what you are passionate about.

By: the weakonomist

the weakonomist — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:19:47 +0000

Sarah’s writing is fantastic. Has she ever done it before?

I’ve never been laid of myself, but like I said in the last post this is exactly what happened to my brother. The company is actually worse now because of it too.

I hope Sarah finds new employment really soon. She deserves it.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:43:16 +0000

Great story! Remember to stay positive and keep looking. The time off might be a blessing in disguise so have fun and get rested for all your hard work!

By: Suburban Dollar

Suburban Dollar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:04:43 +0000

It is never fun to lose your job but is sounds like you weren’t enjoying it anyway, there is something out there for you.