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Anyone here ever been fired from a job? What for?
Just curious.
Me: yes, when I was a teen. For insubordination.
Just curious.
Me: yes, when I was a teen. For insubordination.
lisab said:Anyone here ever been fired from a job? What for?
Just curious.
Me: yes, when I was a teen. For insubordination.
wolram said:One time only when i was MUCH younger for getting in a fight.
jimmysnyder said:Twice.
I lost a job when a contract ran out. I had another job in line before that one ended. Later I was layed off in a RIF. It took me 3 months to land the next job after that. Since starting as a software engineer 26 years ago, I have had 6 jobs. Everytime I quit or was let go, I went to a better paying job.
Felt the same.Moonbear said:Lay-offs aren't the same as firings.
lisab said:With the boss, or the boss's son?
B. Elliott said:I was once fired for 'working unauthorized hours' when there was a couple of days that I went to work when I wasn't scheduled. The company was having a massive layoff at the same time and used it as an excuse to fire me instead of laying me off.
Cyrus said:Didnt you get the TPS report?
Really? A lay-off isn't your fault and is likely due to circumstances beyond even your employer's control. Surely, that softens the blow compared to being told you're persona non grata.jimmysnyder said:Felt the same.
DaveC426913 said:Really? A lay-off isn't your fault and is likely due to circumstances beyond even your employer's control. Surely, that softens the blow compared to being told you're persona non grata.
B. Elliott said:I got away with the Swingline!
DaveC426913 said:Really? A lay-off isn't your fault and is likely due to circumstances beyond even your employer's control. Surely, that softens the blow compared to being told you're persona non grata.
jimmysnyder said:I worked at a detective agency. I was fired because I didn't have a clue.
I worked at an orange juice company. I was fired because I couldn't concentrate.
I worked at a watch manufacturer. I was fired for making faces.
I worked at a gymnasium. I was fired for exercising poor judgement.
I worked as a musician. I was fired for tooting my own horn.
I worked as a limbo rocker. I was fired for raising the bar.
I worked as QC for a bed manufacturer. I was fired for lying down on the job.
I worked as an accountant for a circus. I was fired for juggling the books.
I worked as a boxer. I was fired for too much fighting.
I worked at a tin mine. I was canned.
I worked as a trapeze artist. I was let go.
I worked at a ceramics studio. I was fired. And they went to China.
I worked for a lingerie manufacturer. They gave me the pink slip.
I worked as a magician. The job disappeared.
I worked as a lumberjack. They gave me the ax.
I worked at a bag manufacturer. I was sacked.
I worked as a cashier. I was cashiered.
I worked at a fence manufacturer. They gave me the gate.
I worked at running a paper. They gave me my walking papers.
I worked at a window manufacturer. They showed me the door.
OK, OK, I quit.
Forced to take early retirement. I am stealing all of these.LowlyPion said:Good thing you didn't work at Weight Watchers or you might have gotten downsized? Or for a hit man and be eliminated from the work force.
But maybe if you worked in a NASCAR pit crew you could have happily just retired?
~christina~ said:That is bull, my dad was, "layed-off" and before he was, he had to teach a young kid how to do his work. In the end, he was, "layed-off," and a whole buch of younger, lower paid people took his and his co-worker' place.
So it IS the employers fault.
Cashiered?jimmysnyder said:I worked as a cashier. I was cashiered.
cashier - verb - to dismiss with dishonour from the armed forces [Latin quassare to quash]DaveC426913 said:Cashiered?
jimmysnyder said:I worked in a latrine. I was freed from my duties.
There are many reasons why someone may be fired from a job, including poor performance, misconduct, violation of company policies, and downsizing or budget cuts.
Employers usually have a specific protocol for firing an employee, which may include a meeting with the employee to discuss the reasons for termination and providing a written notice or termination letter. Some companies may also require a formal review process or documentation before firing an employee.
In most cases, yes. Many employment contracts are at-will, meaning that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment at any time and for any reason, as long as it is not discriminatory or illegal.
Being fired from a job can have a negative impact on future employment opportunities, as it may be seen as a red flag to potential employers. However, it is important for the employee to be honest and professional about the circumstances of their termination and to highlight their skills and qualifications in their job search.
Yes, an employee can take legal action if they believe they were wrongfully fired. This may include filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or pursuing a lawsuit for wrongful termination. However, it is important for the employee to gather evidence and consult with a lawyer before taking any legal action.