Unemployed

[drfuzzy]

It has been over a month.

I refused to sign a write-up, due to it being false, and the manager said, "Then I have no choice but to terminate your employment."

I said, "Okay, I'll go home, then."

The situation that led to the write-up was obviously false.

Supposedly, a customer complained about me the night before.  It was easy to recall the situation that took place, because it had happened only the night before.  The write-up was false due to the fact that I had zero interaction with that particular customer.

In fact, the only interaction I had was with the cashier who approached me on behalf of the customer.  He asked me a question to which I did not have the answer, due to the fact that it was a bakery question and I do not work in the bakery.  Therefore, I found a supervisor to help him considering that the bakery people never work past two in the afternoon.

Oh, well, at least I had the satisfaction of knowing, from friends who stayed in contact with me, that they suffered for many weeks without me.

Sorry Maelstrom.  Being unemployed can be scary.  I hope you find a position that you like better - with good people - very soon!

[Alex K]

I had been looking for a job for quite a while, so I know how gruelling that can be. But remember, of all the applications, only one needs to succeed!

[AceBoogie]

First and foremost, Maelstrom, congratulations! You are a free agent. Sure, money is tight (or maybe it isn't) and uncertainty can be a bit intimidating.

But I'll be the first person to admit that I absolutely love being fired from or quitting a job. That may sound strange to some, or most, people but it is honestly one of the most freeing feelings in the world (that and having nether regions yanked vigorously by a Polynesian little person - political correctness is somewhat important). I've always seen it as an opportunity to change my life around. I've honestly walked out on many jobs mid shift. I've no-call-no-showed myself out of at least two positions. Yea, I'm that guy. And guess what?

Every time I have been fired from or quit a job, I always got a better job eventually. Sure, the transition job may not have been great but I always held out for that better job. Now I'm 23, I make about $20 an hour working full time and I'm a small business owner. I also do various side jobs for extra money every month and even though I'm busy as all hell I am very happy with where my life is at and very happy with the number in my bank account. Money isn't everything, don't get me wrong, but damn it feels good when you don't have to worry about bills.

Fuck your old job. Fuck your old boss. Who cares? You owe them nothing. Maybe you messed up, maybe you didn't. Maybe the write up was complete bullshit. Trust me I've been there. But you only owe it to yourself to do better, get payed more and do something you want to do for a living. And maybe that won't be your next job or the one after that or the one after that, but eventually get to a place where you want to be.

Bosses can be assholes, I have employees and I know firsthand I can be an asshole sometimes. Fuck your boss. Take the write up and wipe your ass with it.

Find a new job, do better for yourself and get paid more. Life fucking sucks at times but ultimately it is what you make of it.

Also next time just sign your name and put "In receipt" near your signature, basically showing you were only admitting you received the notice by signing it, not admitting to its claims of what you may or may not have done.

[Joods]

I encourage people I mentor to seek out a career in a profession, not merely a job.  There is a difference.  Doesn't sound like much of s loss other than inconveniencing you.  

Sounds good in theory. But how many actually manage? I always wonder how many people actually have a career giving them satisfaction other than just being able to pay the bills. Personally I don't know anyone being so lucky.

I'm currently in school for cosmetology. When I do get work in this field, I can tell you that I'm going to love doing it.