Has anybody ever been sacked / fired from a job?
970478
i got fired a few months back for telling my boss to go fcuk  his self
171879
they get fired by makeing multiple minor mistakes, one major mistake, or even not showing upat all. if you break any rule of the workplace.
1149209
I have had a few!!!  I cleaned a respite home for mentally and physically disabled people while I was at college, I was hoovering a room when one of the patients started being sick, as he had a hole in his throat where he was tube fed, it sprayed all up the wall out of the hole, that was pretty disturbing.\n\nI worked for a short time in a beauty salon, owned by a semi-famous hairdresser so no names as I don't want to get sued, she was an absolute psycho b*tch from hell and her husband was an arrogant man, they made it their mission to make every member of staff cry at least once and made my life heel every day.  I hated that job so much I faked illness and told them I was not coming back.
1082618
I was caught by a boss and his assistant having sex with a coworker under a staircase, then I was caught on camera having sex in the staff room with an entirely different person !\nI left that job shortly after.
447059
Because when you were fired in the ancient days you were given a sack of your wages due...hence you've been sacked.
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.
1119906
Were they aware of your hearing problem?  Did you request accommodations from them to make it easier for you?\n\nSadly, most jobs today are considered employment-at-will.  This means the employer can fire you at any time, for any reason, or even no reason at all, with or without giving notice.\n\nThe only wrongful terminations I know of are due to (1) discrimination, or (2) sexual harassment.  You will need some convincing proof that one of these two conditions apply for you to have a legal recourse to your firing.\n\nThe first thing I would do is request a copy of your employee file from your employer.  Examine it and see if there are any problems or false information in there.  Second, speak to a lawyer.  The laws differ from state to state, so you might have a case that's valid.  See what he/she advises for you.\n\nGood luck.
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.
70755
I think most states are "at will". Which means the employer doesn't need a reason to fire anyone. They just say, "it's not working out, I have to let you go."  It's very difficult for an attorney to fight for you. Unless you can prove with hard, hard evidence that you abused in some way. File for unemployment and see what happens because if you were fired, they have to pay you or fight it. If they fight it you'll find out why they really fired you. Most employees pay it, unless you were at fault.  Everything happens for a reason. You'll find something better that will make you question why you ever stayed there 8 years! Much Luck to you!
382111
I seriously anyone could be fired for using a Q&A service.. Unless they're doing it at work. Like me... I just seriously doubt... Sorry, had to switch windows so the boss didn't see... Anyways, I seriously doubt that... What Mr. Reinstein? Clear out my desk? But I... Okay then.\n\nShort answer: Yes.      - Know anyone who's hiring a computer tech?
810766
I worked at a bank for 6 weeks and one day they called me in and just said "You're Fired."  That's all they said.  So I threw a fit and I went to the owner of the bank and told them that legally they had to give me a reason or I would contact a lawyer.  They couldn't come up with a reason so needless to say I worked for that bank for 4 more years until I quit to have my baby.  They have to give you a legit reason for firing you or you tell them you're getting a lawyer.
179634
I've never known anyone that has worked for. Everyone I know who has done that has ended up leaving the next person for someone else again or being left for someone else.
443626
Generally, no.  However, I had a girlfriend who quit and won unemployment because she proved that her employer overworked her and caused her health problems.  Her proof was that it took 3 people to replace her at her job.  Do you think your employer would need to hire three people to replace you?  Otherwise, you probably don't have a leg to stand on.  Furthermore, my girlfriend didn't win right away -- had to go through appeals and it took almost a year.  Can you live a year without income to fight unemployment?  \n\nI recommend getting a new job, then quit.
222998
I used to have an "unruly" boss.  He made my life and everyone else's miserable at work.  I just swallowed my pride and remembered what the Bible tells us to do.  Eventually he got fired and things at work became much better.
768828
Yeah I had the most boring, over worked job, low pay job, unappreciate job in the world.  So I wrote a resignation letter and when I was about to leave the Chief Manager, called me and asked me if I wanted a transfer to a position he is sure I will love. True to his word, I love my present job and am lucky coz its doing wonder to my skills, reputation and most importantly resume.\n\nI am of the opinion that you start looking for another job.  What is the worse that can happen apart from getting another job with more money.
450438
If you were in a Union, you would definitely have a right to find out. I suppose by your question that asking is out of the question. Have someone send them a letter pretending to be a prospective employer asking about your employment history. If they say anything about why you were fired, they have violated Federal law. You will find out why they fired you, and can sue the pants off them.
186302
That's life, you don't plan for things like that, they just fall on your lap and you gotta deal with them. So you've been fired after 15 years on the job, well, look at the brightside: you've got no choice now but to get yourself together and move on to bigger and better things. It sure sucks to loose a job, but in the end what would have 15 more years in the same company brought to you.