I just got fired.........

[MagicNakor]

I just got fired for taking a bereavement day. What the hell is wrong with people?

:shuriken:

[Skiz]

Did they not believe that someone had passed or what?

[Guyver]

awww man that sucks :(

[MagicNakor]

I guess I could ask for a death certificate. Though it may take a while since it would have to come from San Diego.

I think it's more just that my ex-boss is a fucking bitch who doesn't understand that when someone's immediate family dies suddenly, it's not like a bloody goldfish.

:shuriken:

[100%]

They can not fire you for missing one day (with a good excuse), did you call it in before hand or just not show up? Ofcourse if your a pilot it can be annoying.
There must have been more to lead this on, no?

Anyway there are more and better jobs outhere.
Feel bad for for you.

[MagicNakor]

I left her a note, since I'm asleep when she's awake. I'd been working there three years and never had anything written up against me.

I'd get drunk, but I'm short on booze and probably shouldn't go out and buy a whole wack of it. So I guess stoned will have to do.

:shuriken:

[Buffalo]

That’s well bad mate, are you with the works union.
Citizen advice, if you have one in Canada.

hope you get it sorted

[MagicNakor]

Nope...no union. :( I'll probably end up going before the Ministry of Labour though, and filing a complaint and that.

:shuriken:

[Mr. Mulder]

thats hella ghey :no:

[Buffalo]

Go for it MagicNakor, hope you get it sorted,
In the UK if you have been Dismissed, it has to be for good reason and if the employer is found guilty then they have to offer the job back and give compensation, but you don't have to go back to that job.
http://www.britishcolumbialaw.ca/dismissal-overview.htm

[Skiz]

I guess I could ask for a death certificate. Though it may take a while since it would have to come from San Diego.

I think it's more just that my ex-boss is a fucking bitch who doesn't understand that when someone's immediate family dies suddenly, it's not like a bloody goldfish.

:shuriken:


You could always cut out the obituary. :ermm:

[thewizeard]

I just got fired for taking a bereavement day. What the hell is wrong with people?

:shuriken:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Magic, please accept my condolences ...I wish you and your family strength.

[Barbarossa]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Magic, please accept my condolences ...I wish you and your family strength.
It's only a job ffs.. :ermm:

[manker]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Magic, please accept my condolences ...I wish you and your family strength.
It's only a job ffs.. :ermm:
:glag: :earl:

/me regains composure.

Surely with no warnings for five years and the note you left, you've a pretty watertight case for getting your job back.

Before you go to the expense of legal representation, see your boss and explain that you intend to contend the dismissal and that you've been led to believe that your appeal will be successful. If I was your boss, I'd realise this and may offer to rescind the dismissal and issue a written warning in its stead.

[thewizeard]

I was refering to him losing a member of his family..not the job.

[Barbarossa]

I was refering to him losing a member of his family..not the job.

Yeah, I know mate, sorry, it was too obvious a gag to pass up on. :schnauz:

[Buffalo]

I'm a strong believer in unions, and I always have been, I advise any worker to join, it's in your interests to do so.
I'm with one of the biggest unions in the UK, CWU & a member of UNITE.
They kick ass for a small membership fee :D

[Virtualbody1234]

I'm a strong believer in unions, and I always have been, I advise any worker to join, it's in your interests to do so.
I'm with one of the biggest unions in the UK, CWU & a member of UNITE.
They kick ass for a small membership fee :D
Maybe so but there's a lot of small business that doesn't have the union option available.

@MagicNakor, this situation is truly wrong. I think that making a complaint would be a good idea. Not to get the job back (it's not good to work for people like that), but for personal satisfaction and to tell them that it's not right.

In fact... I really think that people should be allowed to take the occasional day off whenever they choose to. They don't own you.

[Buffalo]

@ Virtualbody1234,
In the UK, almost every employment occupation will have a union you can join, it's nice to have an independent body looking after your interests.
And in this case it would have been a wise choice to seek advice from a union.
That’s if you have Unions in Canada dude! :unsure:

[Barbarossa]

Baz, what's that font that makes "bazonkas" in your sig? It's well cool.

[Chip Monk]

Sounds awfully like unfair dismissal to me. Given the circumstances, your length of employment, your good record you could probably get a decent wedge out of them. Consider this;

1. Under the circumstances it sounds like they were looking for an excuse. Who would sack someone for such a thing. Maybe they're closing an office, outsourcing their satanic practices, think you're a cawk. Whatever

2. That being the case, do you really want to go back. You'll have it hanging over you. Not just the dismissal, but the fact you will have annoyed your gaffer. They'll love you for that, like.

3. Aren't American Lawyers really into the no-win, no-fee thang. It might be worth talking to one and seeing if you have a claim for unfair dismissal (or whatever you call it). Sue the arse off of them, that's my advice.

4. Please remember you have found this whole thing very stressful, particularly as it comes on top of a bereavement. That should up the ante a bit.

5% would be nice when you get your settlement. I'm not greedy.

Please also accept my condolences for your loss.

Must go, I think I heard an ambulance

[Proper Bo]

Do you prefer the "no win - pay up anyway, cawk." thang?

[Buffalo]

Baz, what's that font that makes "bazonkas" in your sig? It's well cool.

I stole it last night from foogoo's unlocked folder :lol:

.TTF µÀ· ÁêĹ ¸Û¿Ú

http://www.ttf.com/fonts

Edit: Sorry it's now locked.

[manker]

Must go, I think I heard an ambulance:lol: :sly:

[Dark Steno]

Must go, I think I heard an ambulance:lol: :sly:
:lol:

[Chip Monk]

Do you prefer the "no win - pay up anyway, cawk." thang?
What's this "no-win" of which you speak.

[Proper Bo]

Do you prefer the "no win - pay up anyway, cawk." thang?
What's this "no-win" of which you speak.
clevar:sneaky:

[MagicNakor]

Well, I gave her the option to reconsider, but she won't have it. Now I'll have to find someone to sic on them...

@Barbarossa: That was cute. ;)

:shuriken:

[JPaul]

Well, I gave her the option to reconsider, but she won't have it. Now I'll have to find someone to sic on them...

Don't you think vomiting on them is a tad harsh.

I know you're angry know, but you may regret it later.

[100%]

on the positive side, you still got this job, hope Rookie pays ok.

[Smith]

Is their not a rongfull termination thing you can use? I mean taking a day off when a family member dies isnt something you should get fired for.

[Virtualbody1234]

... 3. Aren't American Lawyers really into the no-win, no-fee thang. It might be worth talking to one and seeing if you have a claim for unfair dismissal (or whatever you call it). Sue the arse off of them, that's my advice...
MagicNakor isn't American he's Canadian. It's not the same thing. Different laws.

[MagicNakor]

I would have to see about a wrongful dismissal case. I believe it would be very strong, but I *just* finished a three-year court battle and am not really eager to start another one. I will though, if I can, because no one should be treated like that.

:shuriken:

[tesco]

2173

[JPaul]

... 3. Aren't American Lawyers really into the no-win, no-fee thang. It might be worth talking to one and seeing if you have a claim for unfair dismissal (or whatever you call it). Sue the arse off of them, that's my advice...
MagicNakor isn't American he's Canadian. It's not the same thing. Different laws.
I'm not even taking that, you're too easy.

:thrown back:

[manker]

MagicNakor isn't American he's Canadian. It's not the same thing. Different laws.
... you're too easy ... .:kiss:

[JPaul]

I would have to see about a wrongful dismissal case. I believe it would be very strong, but I *just* finished a three-year court battle and am not really eager to start another one. I will though, if I can, because no one should be treated like that.

:shuriken:
Go for it, I agree with "I will though, if I can, because no one should be treated like that.".

[JPaul]

... you're too easy ... .:kiss:
Oh see you. What are you like.

[Busyman™]

I just got fired for taking a bereavement day. What the hell is wrong with people?

:shuriken:
That is fucked up!:angry:

Sorry man.:(

[j2k4]

So sorry for your loss, MN.

Your (former) boss's boorish behavior into the bargain must have you a bit boxed just now.

Sounds like a formula to fuel an effort to extract the pound of flesh you are due.

Keep us apprised, please?

[sArA]

Bosses can be bastards! Fact.

Go for the jugular and sue them hard. At least whilst looking for another job you will have time to sort out the necessary paperwork.

If you have any snotty or disrespectful emails from your ex-boss, that can also help your case as you can say you were being picked on.

I've been in a similar situation and kept my job, new contract and a pay off at the end of it.

Although I have now been out of work for 2 months so it hasn't helped long term unfortunately.

[Busyman™]

Bosses can be bastards! Fact.

Go for the jugular and sue them hard. At least whilst looking for another job you will have time to sort out the necessary paperwork.

If you have any snotty or disrespectful emails from your ex-boss, that can also help your case as you can say you were being picked on.

I've been in a similar situation and kept my job, new contract and a pay off at the end of it.

Although I have now been out of work for 2 months so it hasn't helped long term unfortunately.
The trick is that when you get a job like that...back, you immediately (even beforehand) look for a new one.

[MagicNakor]

I won't be suing them.... the lawyer says it's far too expensive for the outcome (which would be the job offered back to me, which I wouldn't end up taking anyway). Apparently the best thing to do is get a letter from the doctor explaining how the stress came into play, and then use it for EI (speeds up the process/grants more) and future employers (since obviously I won't be getting a reference). Kinda sucks, but it's not a very litigious country in that respect.

:shuriken:

[JPaul]

That's a bastard.

Paint stipper on the car and sugar in the gas tank then.

Fair enough.

[Rat Faced]

Just as an aside... what Company is it?

[JPaul]

Just as an aside... what Company is it?
Yeah, I'll boycott them.

[manker]

For the holy love of fuck - Don't tell JP what the company is called.

[JPaul]

For the holy love of fuck - Don't tell JP what the company is called.
What :O

[manker]

For the holy love of fuck - Don't tell JP what the company is called.
What :O
Git off, gitbag.

[JPaul]

What :O
Git off, gitbag.
You're the one that fecked my top "confidential" jape.

[manker]

Git off, gitbag.
You're the one that fecked my top "confidential" jape.
I blame Bo's mam for working. She spoiled it.

How was I to know that a tax dodging wastrel such as him could be spawned by someone with gainful employment :snooty:

[JPaul]

You're the one that fecked my top "confidential" jape.
I blame Bo's mam for working. She spoiled it.

How was I to know that a tax dodging wastrel such as him could be spawned by someone with gainful employment :snooty:
Yeah but you were responsible for the original feck up in the bank. Coz you didn't want her bewbness to see the monkey porn I was sending you.

I just realised the above is quite mental however I'm posting it anyway.

[manker]

I blame Bo's mam for working. She spoiled it.

How was I to know that a tax dodging wastrel such as him could be spawned by someone with gainful employment :snooty:
Yeah but you were responsible for the original feck up in the bank. Coz you didn't want her bewbness to see the monkey porn I was sending you.

I just realised the above is quite mental however I'm posting it anyway.
From most other folk's view, the whole conversation is a bit mental anyway. I wouldn't worry unduly.

Can you stop sending the monkey porn now, please.

[JPaul]

Yeah but you were responsible for the original feck up in the bank. Coz you didn't want her bewbness to see the monkey porn I was sending you.

I just realised the above is quite mental however I'm posting it anyway.
From most other folk's view, the whole conversation is a bit mental anyway. I wouldn't worry unduly.

Can you stop sending the monkey porn now, please.
Yeah, right. It's not that simple.

What'll I do with the monkeys.

[manker]

From most other folk's view, the whole conversation is a bit mental anyway. I wouldn't worry unduly.

Can you stop sending the monkey porn now, please.
Yeah, right. It's not that simple.

What'll I do with the monkeys.
Stop cawking them for a start :ermm:

Mulder is getting a new house, he likes dogs, maybe he'll want a couple.

[manker]

What'll Yuck.

[JPaul]

Yeah, right. It's not that simple.

What'll I do with the monkeys.
Stop cawking them for a start :ermm:

Mulder is getting a new house, he likes dogs, maybe he'll want a couple.
He likes "doggie", you really need to listen.

[Mr. Mulder]

Yeah, right. It's not that simple.

What'll I do with the monkeys.
Stop cawking them for a start :ermm:

Mulder is getting a new house, he likes dogs, maybe he'll want a couple.
I'll take all of them! It's gonna be fucking great! :w00t:

[Mr. Mulder]

Stop cawking them for a start :ermm:

Mulder is getting a new house, he likes dogs, maybe he'll want a couple.
He likes "doggie", you really need to listen.
dam strate.

[JPaul]

What'll Yuck.
I'm developing the language, Nazi.

[JPaul]

He likes "doggie", you really need to listen.
dam strate.
You only have to check the sig.

The above will look mental one day. It makes sence just now.

[manker]

Stop cawking them for a start :ermm:

Mulder is getting a new house, he likes dogs, maybe he'll want a couple.
I'll take all of them! It's gonna be fucking great! :w00t:
See, problem solved.

Did I see Bo asking for, and getting, a spare room at Chez Mulder? Loobi will be so pleased :o

[Mr. Mulder]

gonna have to tell her about bo and the monkeys now :no:

[JPaul]

gonna have to tell her about bo and the monkeys now :no:
Bet the monkeys are in and Bo's a "meh, maybes".

[manker]

gonna have to tell her about bo and the monkeys now :no:
Just tell her about the monkeys, with his dodgy dialect and unkempt demeanor, she'll never know that you've a human in the brood :sly:

[Mr. Mulder]

:glag:

[manker]

gonna have to tell her about bo and the monkeys now :no:
Bet the monkeys are in and Bo's a "meh, maybes".
We'll have less of the filthy sex talk, you squalid Scotchman :o

[JPaul]

gonna have to tell her about bo and the monkeys now :no:
Just tell her about the monkeys, with his dodgy dialect and unkempt demeanor, she'll never know that you've a human in the brood :sly:
You could breed Bo with one of the monkey's, either will do they're both male. See what satanic spawn you would create. My money's on an accountant.

[Proper Bo]

:glagrolf: :earl:

[manker]

Just tell her about the monkeys, with his dodgy dialect and unkempt demeanor, she'll never know that you've a human in the brood :sly:
You could breed Bo with one of the monkey's, either will do they're both male. See what satanic spawn you would create. My money's on an accountant.
Already been done mate:

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2742/manker0718tm2.jpg

[Proper Bo]

Oh noes, my son has bad hair:no:

[manker]

Oh noes, my son has bad hair:no:
It's worse than that - he's also from Leeds.

[Proper Bo]

damn that festival, damn it to hell.

[Lilmiss]

Didn't I tell you I sold the tickets on Ebay for $5? :unsure:

[Proper Bo]

You had leeds tickets?:unsure:

[Lilmiss]

:pinch:

too late now.

[Proper Bo]

:blink:

[Lilmiss]

ahhh, sorry. :huh:

Didn't realise you meant the norven monkey shagging convention.
I sold teh other tickets. :pinch:

[Proper Bo]

wouldn't surprise me if you had, pikey swine:fist:

[Lilmiss]

I also swapped that booking confirmation you sent me for a packet of skittles and a coke. :smilie4:


You did order teh twins, roight?

[Proper Bo]

You did order teh twins, roight?


I already told you, I got a single. The floor is good enough for you:snooty:

[Lilmiss]

You means the 4 greased up Spainard waiters you'll be sharing with? :unsure:

[Barbarossa]

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5305/20040820rj8.gif

[frazer]

if you got fired for that well dont know what the worlds coming to either.