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I Think I am Screwed - Yep, Let Go.
KenK/84Bravo
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I was given 3 days off suspension. "Call on Friday Morning, to discuss status of your employment."
Was hesitant to share, but (most) of you Guys are like Family. Good thoughts and Prayers welcomed.
Was hesitant to share, but (most) of you Guys are like Family. Good thoughts and Prayers welcomed.
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Got "Walked Out," by a Foreman, (A friend, I am on very good terms with.) About 45 seconds later.
Called, getting "Walked Out." You usually do not come back from that.
I have been an exemplary employee for the last 5 years. Pretty sure I am gone, with this.
The "Point," they usually make, is that "You are gone, if you screw up."
# of years in, does not seem to make a difference. I've seen people with 15 years in, "Walked Out."
Tends to keep everyone else" In Line."
You would think, that is how it works. Nope.
Bye bye.
I will be absolutely shocked, if I call in to the head of HR, Friday morning to check on my "Employment Status," to find, that I am not terminated.
While I appreciate your thoughts/sentiments, this place has about 350 per shift. You are gone in a heartbeat, if you "screw up." (Once.)
I am "Clean," in every respect. I am surprised, this was not mandated upon my being "Walked Out."
A lot of Grey area, on when moves are made. Foreman/Supervisor responsible? Not on your life.
We are routinely harangued on "Why is this Trailer not going up?" Move it up Now. Nobody wants to talk about/acknowledge that. Happens every single day, without fail.
I'm not going to try to speak to the culture of your business environment as you know it best. Everyone makes mistakes and in this case no one was hurt and I'm guessing minimal (if any) damage. I have been in this situation once and I know what you are feeling. You're going to be feeling it until Friday. Knowing one way or the other will be a relief. If you are let go, go with your head held high, take what you have learned and hopefully you will be able to catch on somewhere soon. Just know you have friends here who are willing to buy all your guns at pennies on the dollar . Sorry, couldn't help myself. You will be fine. Have faith and reach out to us if you need anything.
Complain about what is going on? (I have.) Expect to be ridden out of town. I have been down that road. More than once. It is big time CYA.
Wasting your time, to complain.
Thanks Brother.
All my items are paid for. (House, vehicles, etc.) I do not need much in order to make it. I expect my income to go down about 50% . For this area, it was a very well paying job. (High Turnover.) Oh well. Very stressful. Extremely high intensity.
Not much around here.
Stopped off at Mikes BBQ, on the way home. "Looking for help."
I could see myself working there. No 4:15am Wakeup, or 45 minute drive in either.
I like to cook.
Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.
I am a pretty bright guy. I have ALWAYS landed on my feet.
I will, this time also.
I am due for a low stress, low physical exertion job, for my last couple years. (Mike BBQ?)
I am already of the opinion, "Screw You," when I call in Friday morning.
Our place goes through People, like Butter. Wonder Why?
are there cameras watching the work floor?? I know we had almost a 100 all over the building, as close as it is to first of year I would fight it just to get next years vacation time for spite if nothing else.... good luck
just my guess you will get called back to work
how ever it goes I know you will get thru it , Buddy will comfort you while you home
where I worked for 25 years + many people had a three day off time to think self reflect with we will call you at home to let you know
majority of the time the phone call would be be back here the next working day .
they did the time off as a wake up call or as most called it to get your head out of your * minor issues you were coached or counseled until you got to the three day off or terminated ( I was considered management ( low on the pole stuck between worker and management in my view ) but still had my share of the discipline part
they always looked at your work record and the severity / accident side .
it was a very fast paced work loose focus for a few seconds and odds are a mistake accident happened
I appreciate what you are saying DR.
Around here, when ypu get "Walked Out," and given 3 days off "suspension, for a Safety issue," you are Done.
They are merely crossing the I's and T's.
I will be shocked, if being told to return to work, Monday. I do not see that happening.
You Guy's are my Brothers. While hesitant to share, how could I not?
I appreciate you all. Very much.
Thank you Sir.
That is how I see it as well. Everyone I work with, knows that I Kill my Job. Those that have tried to fill in for me (when out,) are usually buried. They have had 2-3 people trying to do my job, and keep up.
I know, If they Fire me it is their loss. They will come to see it. Very quickly. Everyone around me, tells me, I absolutely Kill my job, eveyday.
Not worried about documenting the Truth. If that bothers them, then, Oh Well.
The Truth Sucks, Sometimes.
My generation people (employees) are disposable - replaceable - faceless - and essentially viewed as safety or financial liabilities (lawsuits and health care and such)
You feel worthless - less then human - they will scrape you off their corporate boot - you have no value - it's an awfully immoral humiliating process - it takes your self worth and respect and values and self identity and pride and experience and skill and life investment and blood / sweat / tears / pound of flesh and discards it like medical waste - it's soul crushing...
People judge you - income and lifestyle and routine are changed suddenly and almost violently.
Been there and done that and got the T-shirt (a dozen times)
I feel your pain - my heart bleeds.
It's why I dream about the big lottery money - not for my own extravagant lifestyle but for a firearms import warehouse and distributorship and a series of retail locations and indoor ranges and perhaps a custom shop with some Smith's...
Because I could then hire maybe 30 of you guys to share the business with me and pay a living wage and provide real benefits and help your extended families...
In a heartbeat - I would surround myself with many of you - with the only goal being breaking even - not going bust...
That's my stupid pipe dream fantasy.
Mike
Any business, would be lucky to have me. Hardworking, responsible, reliable, honest, etc. etc.
I give 100% everyday.
A dream employee.
That sounds pretty serious, they may be waiting 3 days to see if any declared injuries from falling come out of this, many people (even friends) jump at ANY chance to sue their employers these days for on-the-job injuries, especially large companies....hopefully this isn't one of those cases. Hopefully you come out fine, maybe just a strong warning.....good luck to you
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
Thanks, Marc.
I agree. And I will deal with it.
If I take a 50% pay cut to do a local job, (Not 35 miles away,) and not have to wake up at 4:15 am, bonus.
Sounds good to me.
Thanks, Marc.
I agree. And I will deal with it.
If I take a 50% pay cut to do a local job, (Not 35 miles away,) and not have to wake up at 4:15 am, bonus.
Sounds good to me.
Yep, upper management wants to see "actions taken" and won't question "employee dismissed" even if it costs them an experience man.
Their mistakes disappear in the paperwork but the guys on the ground can't make theirs go away.
Hope for the best either way.
A vocal verbal "move a trailer up" acknowledged by a verbal moving up is a shitty way to move up with the potential of safety issues.
As you noted you had a lapse but what failure? If you "heaRD THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT how else are you supposed to normally confirm that?
I hate that you have to deal with this but from what you describe I don't understand what you did wrong other than you acknowledge a lapse?
Thanks Mogley. I know I heard , "Moving up." No one acknowledges saying that.
I falls down to me, being the "driver."
My Job.
Apparently, my *.
"I came here looking for a job and leaving looking for one is not a loss "
I have been wanting to, leave that place for ages.
This merely takes a short cut, to that avenue.
I've been off of work since April 8th. that's the day I had the 2nd knee replaced. It's also the day the hospital I was working at shut down. People ask me what 's going on that I haven't been hired yet. I tell them because I haven't applied yet. If I apply I'll get hired and I'm not ready for that. Hell, I get offers without applying. There is so much work out there it's hard to just be a bum.
What ever you do get your CPAP, your health depends on it. Get lots of wood laid in, plenty of taco fixins and cold beer, you'll be good til spring.
Layed awake most of last night, thinking about/figuring things out. Did not sleep, more than a couple hours.
Screwed on the Insurance aspect of things.
If you have the prescription for the machine you can buy it anywhere. The doctor may write xyz brand but you can get what your want as long as it does what the doctor prescribed. You can get set up probably for less than you may think.
Since CPAPs aren't sold on GB I guess it's okay to post sites for them. This is the machine I use: https://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/36015-ResMed-S9-Autoset.aspx it works great for me, I'm sure some others would as well. It is auto adjusting and is set within the parameters of the prescription.
Tack on about $200 more for the humidifier. Then you'll need your mask and head gear, $125-200. When you are ready to buy give them a call and talk to a rep to make sure you get every thing you need.
I bought a humidifier but quit using it. I just don't need it and it saves a lot of time and work not using it. I also tried the climate control tubing along with the humidifier, I no longer use that either. I use a nasal pillow and I do not know if you use a full mask how much difference that may, or may not, make.
The company on the website is the one I've been using, there are others. If you buy from a local medical equipment place you will pay much more. My local place wasn't just more expensive it was ridiculously so.
You can get a battery pack on Amazon for about $325 plus what ever extras you add on. I don't have one but have been thinking of getting one. Be good of the power goes out but also for camping.