Just got fired from job!

[Ban Hammer 13,503]

this sounds to me like a bs reason for your termination and i hope you nail their nads to the wall over it.

[Old Dominion 26]

In many states, it is not necessary for an employer to give a reason for firing someone. In those states, employees serve at the will of the employer by law.

It is not clear to me what your country of origin is. The employer can be accused successfully of some sort of discrimination in some states. Based upon what you wrote, the employer is certainly vulnerable and deserves to be taught about the rights that employees have.

In addition, the larger issue of your husband's attitude must be confronted. You'll get another and happier job bye and bye, but the marriage needs to be healed.

Good luck!

[teenutty 0]

this sounds to me like a bs reason for your termination and i hope you nail their nads to the wall over it.

Yes, it is. After being "promoted" to legal assistant (after they fired the previous one) to the Chapter 7 Paralegal two months ago. A promotion I did not want to begin with. They just hired a JD to work in the Chapter 7 Department (total of 3 people then, me the legal assistant, the Chapter 7 Paralegal and then the JD).

So part of me thinks, "now they got a JD and the Chapter 7 paralegal, they don't want to spend the money on a third staff member for that department. So they are letting the person with the least experience go."

I admit that when I was thrown into that position, with no training, no program/instructions on how to handle the Department alone (the Chapter 7 Paralegal was out for surgery), the Trustee was regularly abusive towards me because I didn't know his working style. But I never worked directly with him prior to this, as I was the front desk administrative assistant.

I can only think that is the basis of the excuse, "the Trustee has a personal problem working with you."

Oh well, it just forces me to move my plans forward sooner.

This place has an extremely high turnover rate for a small office (8 people). 5 people have been fired in a the last year, 3 have left voluntarily.

[sara535 15]

Nutty

[Nothing1234 2]

Sorry Nutty

But things happen for a reason...and I'm sure there is light at the end of this tunnel!

[Aymsgirl 0]

I hope things get better for you Nutty

[maggieNomar 0]

That sounds like a baloney reasons to fire someone and you could file for unemployment unless it's an at will state. Then it doesn't matter what reason they fired you for.

Actually, in our state, which is an at will state, as long as you didn't violate some company rule, like being late a lot or stealing, you can still get unemployment even if fired. So Nutty, apply and see if you are eligible. Not getting along with teh boss is not in your control, as you describe it.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

That sounds like a baloney reasons to fire someone and you could file for unemployment unless it's an at will state. Then it doesn't matter what reason they fired you for.

Actually, in our state, which is an at will state, as long as you didn't violate some company rule, like being late a lot or stealing, you can still get unemployment even if fired. So Nutty, apply and see if you are eligible. Not getting along with teh boss is not in your control, as you describe it.

Right I was meaning it doesn't matter the reason she got fired. She can still apply for unemployment if she feels it's just.

[Der Bücherwurm 1]

Geez Nutty, what's going to happen next? Got plans to get hit by lightning? Is that other job you really wanted still available? Go tell your husband to put you on his health insurance, buy and cook his own damn food and to shape up or ship out.

[teenutty 0]

Well, I guess there really is no reason to hang around now. I thought I could try to make things work out (work and marriage), but it seems some almighty power is pushing me to leave.

[Der Bücherwurm 1]

Well I hope you get to enjoy your trip to India. Have you considered maybe looking for a job with a western company there so you could stay even longer without worrying?

[JSVP08 3]

Well, I guess there really is no reason to hang around now. I thought I could try to make things work out (work and marriage), but it seems some almighty power is pushing me to leave.

everything that happens, happens for a reason. Best of luck, Godspeed Nutty

[prince+angel 3]

So sorry this happened to you, you foretold this and here it is - difficult times to be unemployed and uninsured (did your hubby finally put you on his insurance?).

I dont know much about your former profession but I've read where some folks in that field complete bankruptcy petitions for lawyers/firms from home at a flat rate per hour as the field has been overwhelmed with filings. You have a marketable skill - dont let this one incident defeat you.

Best of Luck

[boo boo 1]

I am sorry. I was terminated from my job afew weeks ago and I was with the company for over 9 years, it is a horrible feeling. Be strong and have Faith, things will be ok. If you are ever looking for little jobs that pay the same day...or even long term jobs, checkout craigslist, I was able to find something for the time being working PT

[teenutty 0]

Well I hope you get to enjoy your trip to India. Have you considered maybe looking for a job with a western company there so you could stay even longer without worrying?

No. I have a ten year visa (Americans can get those for India). I can keep my cost of living below $500.00 per month there. Got a consolidator ticket (fairly cheap). So I can go for a good 4 months or so and keep costs down. A lot has happened in my life right now. So more than anything, I am going to just to get some distance from things and think things through. It will also give my husband a chance to reflect on life without me.