Work

[Lindsey]

You need to have an excuse here too, unless it's on your probation period, and I think the receptionist was just coming up to the end of her probation period. Usually it's 3 months but I think some companies have it longer. If they just don't like you in that time, they can get rid of you.

I heard through the grapevine that with one guy, they wanted to fire him, so they were searching for a reason to fire him. They even went through his company email account, including backups of any emails he might have deleted. I guess they found something good enough.

[gja1000]

I hope your work environment improves - it sucks to be somewhere everyday that is toxic

[Gina]

Sure does suck being in that environment , that is unbelievable how they just fire people on the spot. So Heartless!!! Lindsay I believe in Karma and every dog has its day. Hang in there try to make the best of the situation and try not to stress over it. Easier said than done I know. I don't know about the job situation in Cananda but here in the states it's not so easy to get jobs with this economy.

[Janet]

I wouldn't want to work in a place like that. When I was fired from the SWCD it came as a big shock. When I asked them why I was being fired (since all my reviews were excellent) they said they were told by their attorney to not say. They tried to fight my unemployement claim and lost....guess that showed them...lol.

[judy]

I always thought that keeping a low profile, and doing a good job is the best thing to do at work if there's trouble brewing.

Good luck Linds!!!

[Lindsey]

Thanks for the support everyone! We went to a work function for Scott's company on Saturday and at the end of the night I was sitting beside his boss, and he said "You knew I was going to ask you about this at some point tonight, but when are you going to jump ship and come work for me?" I laughed and said "Well, I've come close!" and he asked why I'm staying here, and that he had no idea we were treated so badly (referring to my asking for time off almost a year in advance and getting shut down, which Scott told him about). Then he asked if I'm staying just because of my dog or what. I said that's part of it, and also that I have the holiday time saved to go to Europe. He asked what will happen after Europe and I said I'd have to think about it then. He said just let him know when I'm ready.

[JJJ]

Lindsey I don't know what your waiting for. Your opportunity is there don't let it go by.