Work, You're fired and Mental health: Unionize now! - FML

Unionize now!

By BanaNacakE92 - 10/07/2023 22:00

Today, after taking a much-needed mental health week off from work, I discovered I wasn’t on the schedule this week. Turns out, I was fired. Apparently, my absence made things “inconvenient” for my department, since they had to do double work due to my “selfish” PTO usage. FML

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Hangryko 31

Tuesday 11 July 2023 0:50

Sue for wrongful dismissal.

D J's MOM 17

Tuesday 11 July 2023 14:14

I sure hope you filled for unemployment. then sue

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Hangryko 31

Tuesday 11 July 2023 0:50

Sue for wrongful dismissal.

D J's MOM 17

Tuesday 11 July 2023 14:14

I sure hope you filled for unemployment. then sue

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