I got fired today from my job?
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I was fired from my job today, as a casual mail handler through USPS. I had started my job last Wednesday.
My left arm has been hurting the last two days. I might have strained or pulled a muscle in my left arm. I told my supervisor about it today, and I told him that I might not be able to use a specific machine for more than 5 hours, because of the pain in my left arm. He said “okay”.
Later, he called me to his office. He told me, that, the company has a zero tolerance policy, when it comes to reporting accidents/injuries late, and that he was going to have to “let me go” (fire me).
I told him, that, I was unaware about the “zero tolerance policy”, and if he could possibly just give me a “warning” this time, rather than firing me from the job. I was a hard worker, and I always did the tasks that I was asked to do.
He responded to me: “I know you do everything that you are asked to do, but, we have a zero tolerance policy. I am sorry, but, I am going to have to let you go”.
I had NO IDEA about the zero tolerance policy. I understand if it’s one of the company’s rules, but, it’s not like I had STOLEN anything……….
There were several reasons why I hadn’t told anyone sooner about my arm pain. For one reason, I was still able to perform many of the job duties, despite my arm pain. Second reason, I didn’t think any of the supervisors were going to take me seriously, if I had told them about my arm pain (for example, I felt, that, they might of said to me: “So what? You look fine to me….Continue working!!!). Third reason, I had told one of the workers yesterday about my arm pain (I think she might of been a supervisor, but I don’t know). Fourth reason, I thought the arm pain was only “temporary”, and it would go away after a short time.
I finally told my supervisor about my arm pain today, because, I realized that my arm pain hadn’t completely “healed” yet. Therefore, I thought, that, it would be better for him to know about it.
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Answer by Rhonda
im confused…,what’s the question?
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thats f*cked up.
Then move on and find another job. Obviously that job wasn’t meant for you.
Just get a group of friends, steal the offices computer, and beat the shit out of it, office space style.
Just finish a bottle of vodka with ya mates
Well, that really sucks, but what’s your question?
That sounds like total bs, I would call the State and ask them about this, it sounds like they made up some cr @p so they could let you go and not have to deal with any medical bills you may need from this injury. Seriously, they are ripping you off, contact the State about wrongful termination.
get some payback. hes a dick
Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. I mean if you continued working there with the arm pain you have, that could have honestly done some damage.
My boyfriends father permanetly hurt his shoulder lifting heavy things and such working as a janitor, and now he can’t even work. I mean you atleast have time to let your arm heal. Be thankful for that. Health is the most important thing. Just let it heal, don’t stress yourself out, and find another job.
That is very messed up! I hope things get better for you — I’ve fallen on hard times, too.
Once they find out someone is injured, they dont need that person anymore because it would cost them money to keep that injured person around. Easier claim for that person to get workmans comp.
go to clinic or hospital. after u got your diagnosis, if it serious, sue the company.
Go over his head and speak to someone in human resources
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