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3rd_shift said:

Leave those uncaring so and so's behind and get another job.
I have done this over 28 times already in my lifetime with no plans to ever retire.

If you have talent and can get another job, that would not be a miss.

Good luck.

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gadget_lover said:

There are usually other factors at play when they pick a minor item as reason for dismissal. I don't know about your case, but what usually happens is there are other problems that don't warrant firing all by themselves. It could be attitude, job performance, attendance or even hygiene.


Many managers don't like having to confront people about personality or performance problems. It's just an unpleasant thing to do. So they put up with stuff till some little thing pushes them over the edge. I hate that aspect of beinga manager.

In this case, the manager may have figured that you could have called a cab. 5 miles is less than $10 in most areas. Going off shift early may have casued problems for others in the company. It may have cost the company money. It's hard to tell.

In many cases, you can talk to your manager, ask what areas need improvement and keep the job. That's assuming that you want to keep the job and are mature enough to handle the possible criticism.

Seems like rambling. I'll stop now.


Daniel

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gadget_lover said:

There are usually other factors at play when they pick a minor item as reason for dismissal. I don't know about your case, but what usually happens is there are other problems that don't warrant firing all by themselves. It could be attitude, job performance, attendance or even hygiene.


Many managers don't like having to confront people about personality or performance problems. It's just an unpleasant thing to do. So they put up with stuff till some little thing pushes them over the edge. I hate that aspect of beinga manager.

In this case, the manager may have figured that you could have called a cab. 5 miles is less than $10 in most areas. Going off shift early may have casued problems for others in the company. It may have cost the company money. It's hard to tell.

In many cases, you can talk to your manager, ask what areas need improvement and keep the job. That's assuming that you want to keep the job and are mature enough to handle the possible criticism.

Seems like rambling. I'll stop now.


Daniel

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cdosrun said:

Titan,

how long have you been there? Were you employed through an agency?

I might be able to point you to the right law if it would help, but as others have said, you may be better finding emlpoyment elseswhere if possible. Unless they are citing gross misconduct (or persistent), you are entitled to the three-step procedure from the employer.

Have you been invited to a meeting with your employer about it?

Andrew

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cdosrun said:

Titan,

how long have you been there? Were you employed through an agency?

I might be able to point you to the right law if it would help, but as others have said, you may be better finding employment elssewhere if possible. Unless they are citing gross misconduct (or persistent), you are entitled to the three-step procedure from the employer.

Having said that, I am sure your employer is well aware of the law and won't have breached it. You may still get an adequate reference if you can find somewhere else to work. As was mentioned above, find out what their grievances were and work on it if necessary.

Have you been invited to a meeting with your employer about it?

Andrew

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