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Henry203

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11. It happens all the time

Sun Dec 15, 2024, 05:44 PM

Dec 2024

It happened to my son 3 weeks ago. This is current corporate mentality. In other words, you are a POS and not worthy. It will soon be a text message.

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I got fired from my job Friday... [View all] From The Ashes Dec 2024 OP

Sorry to hear that. Mike 03 Dec 2024 #1

I wish I could take time off From The Ashes Dec 2024 #8

Sounds cowardly to me. wnylib Dec 2024 #30

Do you live in an employment at will state ? magicarpet Dec 2024 #2

I'm in Texas From The Ashes Dec 2024 #10

I wouldn't expect Texas UnEmp to be too sympathetic,.. magicarpet Dec 2024 #20

RTW isn't relevant to someone being fired MichMan Dec 2024 #28

you're right. From The Ashes Dec 2024 #29

How awful for you and with lousy timing and over the phone! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2024 #3

Hi Peggy From The Ashes Dec 2024 #12

That sucks. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #4

Sorry, that does suck - TBF Dec 2024 #5

I don't live in Ohio anymore From The Ashes Dec 2024 #13

Oh I see above you're in TX - TBF Dec 2024 #25

Over The Phone Is Very Cowardly ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #6

Thanks Professor From The Ashes Dec 2024 #14

Like your name suggests, I have no doubt you will rise. ColinC Dec 2024 #7

So sorry, to hear of anyone getting laid off or fired before and or after Christmas. rich7862 Dec 2024 #9

Thanks! From The Ashes Dec 2024 #15

It happens all the time Henry203 Dec 2024 #11

I'm sorry to hear that! From The Ashes Dec 2024 #16

Got laid off nov 2010 XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #17

I'm sorry too From The Ashes Dec 2024 #38

I worked so n hard XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #47

Fingers crossed it won't take you long. I lost both my full-time and part-time transcription jobs the first week in vsrazdem Dec 2024 #18

that's awesome! From The Ashes Dec 2024 #39

Why were you fired? JoseBalow Dec 2024 #19

well From The Ashes Dec 2024 #40

That sucks. If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do? NNadir Dec 2024 #21

Customer service. From The Ashes Dec 2024 #42

My immediate advice is to sign up with a temp agency. NNadir Dec 2024 #52

excellent suggestion! From The Ashes Dec 2024 #53

That sucks wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #22

Thanks From The Ashes Dec 2024 #43

I'll tell you a story about the only time I got fired, if it helps. NNadir Dec 2024 #23

Great story! I hope this happens for OP, too. Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #51

See Below Chicagogrl1 Dec 2024 #24

All very good advice, soldierant Dec 2024 #55

Thank you soldierant Chicagogrl1 Dec 2024 #57

Not surprising, soldierant Dec 2024 #58

May I join you in saying f'k you very much to them. CentralMass Dec 2024 #26

absolutely. From The Ashes Dec 2024 #44

Sending you good DU vibes Wicked Blue Dec 2024 #27

Thanks From The Ashes Dec 2024 #45

From The Ashes......... Upthevibe Dec 2024 #31

I worked there for 8 years From The Ashes Dec 2024 #46

From The Ashes........ Upthevibe Dec 2024 #54

I got fired by email. Mosby Dec 2024 #32

that sucks worse than mine. From The Ashes Dec 2024 #48

I got "laid off" right before the holidays several times bif Dec 2024 #33

I'm sorry FTA. Hoping better finds its way to you Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #34

What was the reason given? Polybius Dec 2024 #35

I"m sorry to hear that, I hate to break some bad news, but here in PA, one is not eligible for Unemploment Comp If one debm55 Dec 2024 #36

Do you qualify for Figarosmom Dec 2024 #37

Here in PA you can't get unemployment if you are fired or if you quit.I don't know if that is national or by state. debm55 Dec 2024 #41

we shall see... From The Ashes Dec 2024 #50

I applied yesterday From The Ashes Dec 2024 #49

That has to be incredibly difficult. Aristus Dec 2024 #56