I was fired for short-ringing someone. Please help. I have a lot to ask and if you can help, please e-mail me!
99671
You need to stop whining, and then you need to stop lying on your job applications. Once you mature, maybe you'll be able to keep a job.
1109158
YEP!!! And know this If you have worked on a job for 1 year or more And have gotten fired, And you seek employment else where I would not tell them that you where fired UNLESS you broke the Law and where convicted, JUST say you wanted more money, was bored with that particular job, Relocated. ECT... If you work on a Job 1year and less Do not even mention this job Because most Employers Look for WORK HISTORY, They care about How long you've been on a job. And If they want to call your employer give them a phone # of a close friend like cell # and tell them to talk professional. HEY YOU GO TA MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU and in the future whenever you work on a job for more than 2 years and you've done your best Be sure to ask a manager for a JOB Ref. they should do this it is a TYPED Letter and Keep that with you, IT HELPS IN GETTING HIRED ON FUTURE JOBS. Take Care.
9948
They can fire you at any time if you were hired as an at will employee. Have you talked to your Human Resource Manager about the problem, that is a good place to start. If the problem is that bad that it is causing you to seek help, you can go through the EEO for help.
551809
Well, that's a tough one since anything other than the truth may come back to haunt you, and isn't exactly ethical.\nYou might stretch a little and say that they were cutting back their workforce and you got caught in the reduction process.\nBut if you did get terminated for poor performance, you'd better make sure that you improve whatever it was that got you in hot water to begin with.\nGood luck!
65060
You have a few options at hand.  The first thing I would do is have someone you trust but your old company doesnt know call and do an inquiry on you as if they were checking your references.  This way you can find out what is being said.  If they are saying anything other than your date of hire, and basic info you can sue them for slander.  The next thing you need to do is check how you are listing them on your applications.  Are you putting down the reason for discharge?  If so, stop. Put down TBD (to be discussed).  Then, when you go for an interview, fudge the truth a bit.  Tell the prospective employer that you were getting harrassed and that they fired you unjustfully for that without a full investigation.  That will hit their soft spot and help you get in easier.  NEVER tell an employer you got fired for attendance problems.  BIG no no.  You can also try some of the temp agencies.  They are good for getting your foot back in the doors.  Best of luck to you.
354301
I say go to your countries embassy right away and find out why your boss fired you.\nAlso, try to get a lawyer to help you, don't leave Singapore don't ruin your special moment.\nDESTROY!<-- lol\nI mean don't give up so easily, complain about your boss, sue him if you can, For God's Sake!\n\n<3 Dave\n\n\nGood Luck
447892
It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences.
1057245
Have you followed up with your lawyer? That might be faster than firing one and getting another. You could email him some message like 'I know you are really busy, and perhaps I should get my file back.'  However, I'd try just following up first.  Otherwise, ask what he/she thinks you owe them first, or you might find out he/she has incurred time behind the scenes that you will pay for and have nothing to show for.\n\nAlso, if you signed a contract, there might be something in there you need to take into account.
890882
Don't quote me on this but this may be a case where you can quit a job and still receive unemployment benefits.  There are a few circumstances where you can quit a job and still get benefits.  From what you've described it doesn't sound like your employer wants to fire you since they will have little grounds to fight paying you unemployment.  If you apply, whether you quit or are fired, be ready because your employer may fight it.  You'll be extensively interviewed over the phone by the unemployment people.  Then, if your employer decides to fight it, you'll have a three-way over the phone with you, your employer and someone from unemployment.  Be ready because your employer will probably lie to avoid paying.  One time I was fired from a job for one no call/no show.  I got another job for several months but got layed off.  My former employer tried to fight my unemployment claim.  During the phone three-way the b*tch told several lies.  I defeated this b*tch and received unemployment benefits so I wish you luck.
1014339
This is a difficult situation for you. I think it is of the utmost importance for you to realize if you are mature and professional enough to work in a position where you are in constant contact with people. You have shown a great deal of immaturity here by referring to a caller as a "*****." Therefore, tomorrow ask for a meeting with your supervisor. Outline a plan to improve your customer service skills. This plan could include training provided through the company, and smiling while talking on the phone (this tactic actually makes you nicer to people and sounds friendlier). Admit your mistake and agree to whatever sanctions are imposed upon you. If you are fired, you are fired. Chalk this up as a learning lesson and move on. If you are given a second chance, attempt to do your very best. And remember, going from job to job (a.k.a. "job shopping"), not only looks bad on a resume but can prevent you from getting future jobs. If you feel you are annoyed by the callers, then it is time to find employment that is not related to the services industry. Perhaps, you could become a typist and have no contact with people?
1040397
Don't worry about something that you have no control over. Enjoy your weekend & call them monday. If you do get fired, would you really want to work for a dump like that?
350172
Start by being as honest as you can. Write down your experiences to make sure you have an accurate picture of what happened and to communicate the story as clearly and accurately as possible. Collect any necessary documentation, including any paperwork you have from your EAP counseling, any bad reviews or written warnings you recieved, or email documents regarding those things that you may have saved. Your employer is legally bound to give you copies of all things they have on file. Request this be sent to you via certified mail, and have those nearby when you have the initial conversation with EDD. If they do not send those to you, tell the person you speak with the date you requested copies of your file and tell tha person you have not recieved copies of the documentation. You might want to see if you can get a letter from your EAP counselor documenting your visit(s) to that person, particularly if it was because you were suffering from workplace stress. The burden of proof is on your former employer to show that you were terminated with just cause. If they did not create any paper trail (bad reviews, written warnings about your performance or absenteeism) they will have a hard time to show that you were fired with just cause. I would not mention during the phone call that you have a pending lawsuit. There may have been harassment and/or a hostile environment, but that doesn't necessarily have any bearing on your being fired, and it might make you look like you are, indeed, out to get someone, or at the very least, make some money.
943418
I got fired for sleeping on the job.\n\nCoach
828720
who hired you?  They should be fired.\nOR ASK SOMEONE WHO IS MAKING THEIR GOAL.
855401
I was an HR Director for about 10 years, although in California and Texas, not Washington. Anyhow, it's been a while, but here goes... Technically you were insubordinate and it is likely that the unemployment officer who officiates over the phone hearing will not believe that you meant anything else by saying d*ck in an e-mail (about someone who I presume is your boss). That said, I am wondering if they actually have your signature on anything that says that you are aware that "they" (your employer) have the right to read and monitor electronic mailings sent by you. Unless they (or you since you were the office manager) are very organized they may have trouble coming up with this paperwork. They need this in order to read your electronic communications and I would bring this up to the officer unless you know for sure that they have it and can easily access it. Also, I am wondering if there is any defense you might have with regards to why you said it or the context in which it was said. Additionally, has there ever been a time that you are aware of when "they" may have set a different precedent by not firing/terming someone based on this sort of insubordination? In other words, where someone else called  a manager a name of sorts, but were either not disciplined or disciplined without termination. I also have to wonder why your employer was able to read this e-mail (did someone show it to him or did you leave your computer on) and why he bothered to log on to your computer if that's what he did? Typically, I wouldn't do this unless I had it in for the person and usually that would mean a series of write ups (I'm a GM/PM now so I still have a number of reports and remember my HR days well). Unfortunately, most companies have a policy saying that they can terminate with no notice based on certain acts, one of which is insubordination. Still, I agree with you that he sounds like a jerk if this is all he had. He would have done better to call you in and find out why you felt like that, thereby trying to find a fix for the situation and gaining your loyalty if he succeeded. Good luck!
1134573
Obviously these people are so screwed up, you getting fired was a blessing in disguise. Go do what you're good at, and never look back.
200791
You need to rewrite this and give some details if you want actual answers.  Right now this is not clear at all.\n\nWhat happened to you?  \n\nGoing to a manager though is usually a good start.  I don't know what happened to you, so I can't tell you what you should do.