Hello, Can i get fired for being depressed?
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if your depression is seriously affecting your job performance, yes. if it's causing you to take more time off than you're supposed to have (check your employee handbook for your particular company's policies), yes. that said, you may want to talk to your company's HR and see if you might be eligible for some leniency; if your depression is going to require that you take off more & more time, inquire about the possibility of getting some flex time, or, if more drastic measures are required, a sabbatical or leave of absence.
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Not hilarious but I did have a chuckle. If you liked that then I think you'll like these:\n\nNotice to Employees\n(Includes Part Time Workers) \nSICKNESS \nWe will no longer accept your doctors' statements as proof. We believe if you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to work. \nLEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SURGERY \nWe are no longer allowing this practice. As long as you are employed here, you will need all of whatever you have and should not consider having anything removed. We hired you as you are, and to have anything removed would certainly make you less than we bargained for. Anyone having operations will be FIRED immediately.\nPREGNANCY \nIn the event of extreme pregnancy, you will be allowed to go to the first aid room when the pains are FIVE MINUTES apart. IF it is false labor, you will have to take an hour's leave without pay. \nDEATH \nThis will be accepted as an excuse, BUT we would like two weeks notice, as we feel it is your duty to teach someone your job prior to . . . or after death. \nThis new benefit program started yesterday.\nThe Management\n\nHello. Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline\nIf you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly.\nIf you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2.\nIf you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6.\nIf you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so we can trace the call.\nIf you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a little voice will tell you which number to press.\nIf you are manic-depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press. No one will answer.\nIf you are anxious, just start pressing numbers at random.\nIf you are phobic, don't press anything.\nIf you are anal retentive, please hold.
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It really depends on the situation. If you were laid off due to downsizing and then your boss gets fired as well later, then I will feel sympathy for him. If there was no downsizing and he just fired you for no good reason and then he gets fired as well, then all I have to say is "HA HA".
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If you are fired,quit(for good reason ie.harassment) or layed off(lack of work) you can draw unemployment compensation if you have worked steadily and have money in the quarter they are using to determine your benefits.If the company cannot prove willful misconduct then you can draw.You may have to file a couple of appeals but you will still get all your money in  a lump sum if you win.Willful means intentional.Been there done that.
510718
under certain circumstances you can get unemployment if you are fired.  Check with the labor board or unemployment commission
365221
Poor baby..hey take a sick day...and use it to find another job..Tomorrow...because if you break down and cry on the job they are going to fire you so ...don't go in if your feeling this way...JUST don't You will really feel like crap ...if you lose your man  and your JOB...Girl please DON'T GO IN
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if you are working in an at-will state, then you can quit with minimal notice.  likewise, your employer can terminate you with minimal notice.\n\nas for whether you have any legal basis to sue based on either (a) your depression or (b) your union support, your best bet would be to talk to an employment lawyer.  unless you have documented, witnessed proof, I'd say you don't have a case.\n\nfinally as to whether or not you have free speech during work hours, you are not paid to talk about whatever you want, you are paid to work.  if you're spending time during work hours (for which you are presumably being paid) to drum up support for a union then he has a right to not pay you.  there's freedom of speech and then there's abuse of an employer.  just because you live in america doesn't mean you don't have to work for a salary.
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yes i think so. i mean, talk with your dr's and stuff. but depression is a bump in the road, not a dead end.
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Start looking now. Your job is what you spend most of your waking hours doing, and If it's not making you happy, don't punish yourself. Sure it might get better, but you've got to be happy.
668003
Absolutely.  If you do a poor job then it will only give your boss another reason to treat you poorly.  You might also be fired!
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Yes I have but after the initial despair, you need to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and work towards making the repairs to your career and or reputation.  Without knowing any specifics, if you made a mistake that resulted in your losing your job, it does seem like the world is ending.  If it isn't a mistake that resulted in an arrest, you can resume your career although it will take time and effort.  If you didn't lose your job but your reputation has suffered, I would admit you made a mistake, ask for forgiveness and work hard to repair it through always ethical dealings with your coworkers and colleagues.  Just don't despair and do the necessary work to fix your career.
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absolutely..any good employer has to give you a chance to defend yourself, besides they shouldn't be able to fire you just because someone doesn't like you.  That's not fair
764015
Your letter sounds heartfelt and truthful, which is good.  Did you send it already?  I would also call your manager or whomever let you go and explain your situation too as well as mail the letter.  Most places if they feel you are heartfelt would like to give seconds chances.  I don't know the reasoning behind why you were terminated, and I am sure that they will take that in to consideration too.  If  I were you I'd start looking for another job, too, just incase this falls through.  Good luck.
888957
Depends on the state. In some places, you can be fired for almost any reason. (except legally prohibited ones, such as race, gender, etc.)
768399
Yeah LOL you would deffanitly get fired! Be thankful you got a computer, if it wasnt for your work computer you would not be able to play on YA!!!
854563
Your regular physician will refer you to a local pyschiatrist if he feels you are depressed. I hope you get the help you need soon.
75651
Alot of people discriminate against those suffering from mental illnesses of all kinds ,not just bosses.\n You may just be seeing that they navigate towards more open "normal" people because you don't feel open yourself... I know that no one wants to be around someone who is depressed, it affects many people in many different ways. It's unfortunate, but a fact of life. I myself have suffered depression, and been labeled a "b i t c h " or other unkind things just because I could not paint a smile on 24/7\n What can you do to impress them. Well stop trying to impress them and impress yourself. Make yourself feel, and it is not always easy, and it will show. Don't keep kicking yourself that is not going to work, go get some counseling, get some medication if that is warranted, get the help you need and want and live a full and HAPPY life. It is possible, maybe not every minute but it can happen, but it will take a lot of hard work. I am wishing you the very best.... take care, smile, think good thoughts about yourself and things will fall into place