Today, my boss told me to resign within the month, or he'll fire me and give me a bad reference. I talked to him about it again later on, this time with my phone recording everything, so I could take the proof to HR. I guess he knew, because he acted like he had no idea what I was talking about. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my boss called me to his office, and played back a recording of me telling a co-worker that if I still worked there in a year, I would hang myself. He then bitched me out for unprofessional conduct. The taped conversation took place over a year ago, with my recently ex-boyfriend. FML
Today, I overheard my boss talking about me on the phone. Turns out he was drunk off his ass when he gave the go-ahead to hire me, and he's now searching for any excuse to legally fire me. FML
Today, I was telling my coworker that I was considering quitting the shady, 50-shades-of-scum business we work at. He snitched to our boss, who quickly fired me on bullshit charges of incompetence, theft, and workplace bullying. I guess I'm not getting a good reference from him. FML
Today, I tried to quit my job. My boss pulled me into his office and gave me a write-up for quitting, told me that he knows where I live, and that I'd better be at work tomorrow or he's going to come and drag me into work. FML
Today, my coworker was examining my office area because I plan on submitting my resignation on Monday and she's in charge of office space. Another coworker was eavesdropping and emailed my boss to tell him I'm resigning and she would like to use my office space for other reasons. He didn't know I was leaving yet. FML
Today, I came in to work to hand in my resignation. The minute I walked in, my manager took me aside and said he wanted to talk to me in private. He then cancelled my position and fired me. FML
Today, my boss refused my resignation and acted like nothing had happened. FML
Today, I went to deliver some reports to my boss in his office. He was facing away from me and ranting about his "useless employees", so I slipped in and waited for him to put the phone down. Turns out he was talking to himself. When he noticed me, he bitched me out and threatened to fire me. FML
Today, my boss called me and asked why I haven't been showing up to work. I didn't show up because he fired me last week over the phone. Then he fired me again for not showing up to work. FML
Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML
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friedpwnadge 25
He's a grade-A psychopath. Tell HR your suspicions and tell them exactly what he will do when you don't resign. Even better, pretend to concede to his will and maybe he'll say some things you can record.
ourtneyc 14
damn dude tough break. I hope you can eventually get your proof for HR. good luck op
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amazed_71 14
did he giv reason? why does he want you to resign?
Emiweb 9
You do have a recording of him denying all knowledge, though. Which may make it harder for him to fire you and give bad references. It'd look suspicious for him to deny the conversation then do exactly that. That being said, it depends what exactly you recorded.
exos_blackpearl 10
You are amazing. No evidence IS evidence.
Headcrab 29
I'd say this sucks for you, but maybe he has his reasons? Then again, if he does, he could indeed just fire you. But honestly I think he's an ass. It sounds personal.
Inkoseh 33
Be careful with people's recommendation to talk to HR. HR is there to protect the company, not you. That place already seems like a toxic environment, if he's going to fire you anyways, you'd have nothing to lose to ask for a month or so to at least find another job. What he is doing is really sucky, but hes allowed to do it. Just be careful with how you handle it.
Brandi_Faith 34
But it's not just about being fired, he'd also be given a bad reference which makes it extremely difficult to get a new job.
fenway420 2
You are lucky you do not live in 1 of the 11 Two party States that require you to get consent to record a person. If your cell phone is listed in a state other than the number you called your boss at you are guilty of Federal wire fraud violations. Just ask Linda Tripp ( she recorded Monica Lewinski and did Federal time for it. ) Be damn careful about telling HR you recorded your boss. That is likely grounds for being treated like crap. Also, be realistic this person is going to give you a bad reference even if you do leave within a month. However, He better have documented proof. That is why so many companies will not even give a good review. They will just say so and so worked here from X to X. something I copied from the web: Eleven states require the consent of every party to a phone call or conversation in order to make the recording lawful. These "two-party consent" laws have been adopted in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington. (Notes: (1) Illinois' two-party consent statute was held unconstitutional in 2014; (2) Hawai'i is in general a one-party state, but requires two-party consent if the recording device is installed in a private place; (3) Massachusetts bans "secret" recordings rather than requiring explicit consent from all parties.). Although they are referred to as "two-party consent" laws, consent must be obtained from every party to a phone call or conversation if it involves more than two people. In some of these states, it might be enough if all parties to the call or conversation know that you are recording and proceed with the communication anyway, even if they do not voice explicit consent.
bloodyfreak_fml 4
Research your states labor laws. In NY state your boss can't give any reference unless you are specifically using them as a reference. But if a company you are interviewing with calls your old employer to verify you worked there, all they can do is say if you worked there or not and that's it.
Stuby14 19
I've recently had two teachers that resigned due to the same situation. They were told to resign or they would be fired. OP, you have to look at yourself in this situation. Perhaps you are performing poorly, but your boss likes you. It looks better if you resign than if you are fired. Your boss could be trying to make finding another job much easier. If you resign, your boss is able to give you good references, but if he fires you, then he has to explain why you were fired.
shuttfup 17
wow! what an asshat! you should set his house on fire and see how he likes that. who's fired now, jackass!?
EnJey0 19
Is there any reason for him asking you to resign or does he simply not like you? If there is no reason, I'm sure you can report him.
randommanwill 11
Schedule a meeting with HR. Tell them what the boss told you exactly. This way, if it happens, they knew what he was planning to do and he'll be pulled into HR if he fires you, and your job has some level of protection.