Today, I was fired by one of my bosses for doing something the other boss told me to do. I work for a family company. Turns out my bosses are going through a divorce and will do anything to prove the other wrong. FML
I agree, your life sucks (19746) - you totally deserved it (604)
On 11/24/2009 at 8:54pm - work - by Anon (man) - New Zealand (Wellington)
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i always wanted to do this and i know its lame, but first!
that sucks though, maybe you can sue them if they fired you without a legitimate reason...
#1 - On 11/25/2009 at 4:50am by Yogirl1223
I don't know why it's so fascinating for you guys to be first. It's pathetic
#2 - On 11/25/2009 at 4:53am by iFellytone
Excuse me?
Edit: so confused... it keeps switching out my comment with a first-freak
#13 - On 11/25/2009 at 8:36am by smiller0789
Tell the wife that the husband said she is terrible in bed. Then tell her you are willing to help prove him wrong.
#4 - On 11/25/2009 at 5:53am by nokillnobeepbeep
Better now than when the company is destroyed by those two.
#10 - On 11/25/2009 at 8:25am by ObadiahtheSlim
These "matrix-style" management configuration never seems to be a good idea in most business situations, especially if there is poor communication and/or animosity among the management staff. Something tells me the OP could fight this, but nothing positive will come out of it for him.
Cut your losses, OP, and find a new job.
#11 - On 11/25/2009 at 8:29am by Brave_Sir_Robin
Just one more reason to steer clear of working for a family owned business.
#14 - On 11/25/2009 at 10:48am by Jewelofagal
So? Just go back to that other boss and ask your job back. He or she can prove it was wrong to get you fired ;-)
...yea... that is so easily a lawsuit waiting to happen... then u can be their boss =D (not literally of course but still)
i had the exact same thing happen to me, only the 2 bosses weren't even married, they were just friends having a falling out. :(
#19 - On 11/25/2009 at 12:49pm by diet_otaku
I think you should get them together and explain that this is unjust and that you hope you can work this out before you consult an attorney about filing an unlawful termination suit.
Just show back up to work, if either one asks why you're there just tell them the other person hired you back. they're fighting I doubt they'll figure it out for a few pay checks...
#22 - On 11/25/2009 at 3:02pm by driedpeaches
heh good thing you're in new zealand. It will be easy to take them to the employment relations authority.
#23 - On 11/25/2009 at 3:18pm by paulthebassguy
So? Talk to the either boss - the one that fired you might hire you back if they knew it was the other's fault, and the one that gave you the orders might hire you back after you reveal what the other boss did. Don't let them play you for a tool.
#24 - On 11/25/2009 at 9:55pm by blastvortex
Just sleep with the boss that fired you. They'll probably be willing to hire you again, although the other boss will probably then fire you again. In which case you sleep with THAT boss, thereby perptuating the cycle. It won't put bread on the table, but it will it will sure keep your meat fresh.
That's wrongful dismissal. You don't have to take them to court, but complain to your workplace authority, who should then chase them up. If that doesn't work then it might have to end up in court.
lol that's why everyone says you shoud'nt have romantic relationships with poeple you work with
#31 - On 11/27/2009 at 12:15am by SiLvEr_070
This is wrongful termination, for sure. You could sue for billions!
#33 - On 11/29/2009 at 10:14pm by NorfolkDude
it is wrongful dismissal but do you really want to go back and work there. Cut your losses and head for greener pastures :D
#34 - On 11/30/2009 at 1:41am by yehr
