Title: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 11:43:45 AM
All in one.
Just got off the phone from my appeal hearing on unemployment benefits. Previously denied.
Conference call with the judge, myself, HR director and former manager. I think I did ok, and I don't think they presented their case as effectively as they had hoped. We'll see. Very uncomfortable*.
:-[ :sad3:
*Not the least of which, Karen works for the same company, this has been very hard on her, going to work everyday and facing those people, plus my former manager is now her direct boss.
They better not take this out on her.
Just got off the phone from my appeal hearing on unemployment benefits. Previously denied.
Conference call with the judge, myself, HR director and former manager. I think I did ok, and I don't think they presented their case as effectively as they had hoped. We'll see. Very uncomfortable*.
:-[ :sad3:
*Not the least of which, Karen works for the same company, this has been very hard on her, going to work everyday and facing those people, plus my former manager is now her direct boss.
They better not take this out on her.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Aske on August 24, 2009, 11:48:27 AM
[sm_beertoast]
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Post by: birdymaker on August 24, 2009, 11:55:07 AM
That was exactly why the first thing i asked was whether you were laid off or fired when you were let go. They say the burden of proof is on the employer... ::):sad3:
I had no idea your wife works in the same place, that really sucks. [sm_disgust]
I had no idea your wife works in the same place, that really sucks. [sm_disgust]
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 12:04:54 PM
They've been pushing "Misconduct" from day one, and through the electronic fact finding(which is really biased and gives you very little room) they have been successful. What I did was not misconduct, and I think that came through today.
I think the real reason they are fighting this (they are a multi-million dollar operation, wtf do they care about 14k in unemployment benefits being paid out) is that I was fired because I made too much money, and forced attrition. They are closing an office, and have to place 5 technologists, somebody had to go. They chose me.
I think they initially thought I would feel guilty about being fired, and think it was all my fault, hang my head, and move on. If I did put up a fight, they would counter, because, if I get a decision in my favor, it clearly paves the road to wrongful termination.
They have fired a lot of people, and everyone, until me, has deserved it. Stealing, altering timecards, etc. I think they are standing on their bully front thinking: No one else has challenged us. Try it.
Well, I am. They fired me for no reason. Real reason that is.
I think the real reason they are fighting this (they are a multi-million dollar operation, wtf do they care about 14k in unemployment benefits being paid out) is that I was fired because I made too much money, and forced attrition. They are closing an office, and have to place 5 technologists, somebody had to go. They chose me.
I think they initially thought I would feel guilty about being fired, and think it was all my fault, hang my head, and move on. If I did put up a fight, they would counter, because, if I get a decision in my favor, it clearly paves the road to wrongful termination.
They have fired a lot of people, and everyone, until me, has deserved it. Stealing, altering timecards, etc. I think they are standing on their bully front thinking: No one else has challenged us. Try it.
Well, I am. They fired me for no reason. Real reason that is.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 12:19:14 PM
The one thing that made it somewhat tolerable:
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Post by: gleek on August 24, 2009, 12:59:43 PM
I had no idea your wife works in the same place, that really sucks. [sm_disgust]
Fishing off the company pier FTW!
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 01:08:52 PM
I had no idea your wife works in the same place, that really sucks. [sm_disgust]
Fishing off the company pier FTW!
LOL
The funny thing is, she worked there for 5 years. They recruited me, I turned down their offer 4 times, and on the fifth, I walked into my bosses office, and said can you match this? When the laughter died down, I slid my resignation letter across his desk. Karen and I never worked at the same office. They wouldn't allow it, and I wouldn't have done it.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Walfredo on August 24, 2009, 01:15:55 PM
Hopefully it will end better than an episiotomy.
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Post by: Aske on August 24, 2009, 01:20:09 PM
Hopefully it will end better than an episiotomy.
LOLOL
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: tdcoly on August 24, 2009, 05:42:33 PM
They've been pushing "Misconduct" from day one, and through the electronic fact finding(which is really biased and gives you very little room) they have been successful. What I did was not misconduct, and I think that came through today.
Any chance of finding "prior practices" concerning "misconduct" of others?
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 05:49:11 PM
They've been pushing "Misconduct" from day one, and through the electronic fact finding(which is really biased and gives you very little room) they have been successful. What I did was not misconduct, and I think that came through today.
Any chance of finding "prior practices" concerning "misconduct" of others?
Sort of. That was kind of my argument. I know where you're goin' I'll post more of it when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: dystopia on August 24, 2009, 06:03:24 PM
I wouldn't post too much about this on a public forum like this. Just being paranoid after reading too many stories of posts coming back to haunt people.
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Post by: Spanky on August 24, 2009, 06:31:54 PM
Wow! I've been away for several months. Didn't know you were let go. Sorry to here that but good to here you have a chance at redemption. You could still move down here to Dallas. Plenty of jobs here in the medical field. ;)
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 24, 2009, 07:16:08 PM
I wouldn't post too much about this on a public forum like this. Just being paranoid after reading too many stories of posts coming back to haunt people.
*fudge* 'em. Im done with that club.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Jules on August 24, 2009, 08:17:12 PM
Good Luck Stroh.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 26, 2009, 06:20:06 AM
w00t!!!!
[sm_thankyou]
[sm_thankyou]
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Uisce Beatha on August 26, 2009, 06:22:45 AM
Cool. I like happy endings. Stick it to the man!
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Post by: hobbit on August 26, 2009, 06:25:51 AM
Sweet! 8)
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Post by: Walfredo on August 26, 2009, 06:45:57 AM
[sm_thumbsup2] [sm_beertoast]
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Post by: Fuzzy on August 26, 2009, 06:47:41 AM
Good for you Mike. 8)
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Post by: gleek on August 26, 2009, 07:13:29 AM
Good for you. Let's not spend it all in one place though.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 26, 2009, 07:22:10 AM
Good for you. Let's not spend it all in one place though.
[sm_laughing] Deal.
Actually the first purchase will be delivery of flowers to my bride in celebration of 14 years of
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Uisce Beatha on August 26, 2009, 07:25:23 AM
See, enema-root canal-combos can work out in the end.
Now that it's settled please resume talking out yer arse.
Now that it's settled please resume talking out yer arse.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: birdymaker on August 26, 2009, 07:32:51 AM
Welcome to leech on society status. [sm_thankyou]
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Post by: Fuzzy on August 26, 2009, 07:41:30 AM
Good for you. Let's not spend it all in one place though.
[sm_laughing] Deal.
Actually the first purchase will be delivery of flowers to my bride in celebration of 14 years of
[sm_beertoast] Congrats to you and Karen!
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Walfredo on August 26, 2009, 07:57:23 AM
You and birdymaker are my favorite leeches on society.
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Post by: gleek on August 26, 2009, 08:07:01 AM
You and birdymaker are my favorite leeches on society.
No need to be a suck-up. We already have two leeches here.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: Blader on August 26, 2009, 08:34:39 AM
Every time I pay my taxes, I'll just pretend it is going to you two leeches, instead of supporting ground breaking fruit fly copulation research.
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: dystopia on August 26, 2009, 08:52:07 AM
lol at this thread. woohoo! [sm_beertoast]
Title: Re: Well That Was Kinda Like An Enema And Root Canal..
Post by: stroh on August 26, 2009, 09:30:29 AM
Every time I pay my taxes, I'll just pretend it is going to you two leeches, instead of supporting ground breaking fruit fly copulation research.
Good.
Bad for fruit fly copulation enthusiasts, but I have financed Winter vacations for cement finishers and framers for 22 years. Now it's my time to sit at the bar all day.