Today, I got demoted at work and had a pay cut taken, all because I got sick from cancer and haven't recovered well enough to do every task. We are not short staffed. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, the day before I was supposed to go back to work after I got sick, ended up in the hospital, and primary doctor put me on medical leave, I got fired. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML
Today, I was fired from my job, due to my "performance going down". My performance went down because I can't see due to having a stroke, which management is well aware of. FML
Today, I did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML
Today, the company where I used to work at announced that there would be a staff reduction because of the low income caused by the pandemic. I just quit yesterday in favor of another job. All of my former workmates are getting paid their respective settlements because of this termination, while I'm not. FML
Today, it's been 3 weeks of being sick with gastritis and constantly feeling pain and weak. I've been pushing myself to work, and despite doing 150+ files, my boss said it’s not good enough for the company and hinted I might be let go. I got my job during the pandemic and might be losing it after 3 months. FML
Today, the store I work at got shut down and I got let go. Three days ago I got a promotion and a raise. FML
Today, at work, I found out that they are taking all bonus pay away, but giving us an extra $1 an hour due to Covid-19. Last week, they laid off half my department. Those people laid off are making more money on unemployment than I am now. FML
Today, after moving provinces and working my ass off to find a job, and finally finding one, I got the flu and had to call in sick two days on my first week. They fired me today. FML
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ass 11
That's illegal, sue their asses
Chazzster 32
You have my heartfelt sympathy. That is a very tough burden. I had cancer of the esophagus (I am in remission). Fortunately for me I had retired and could focus on surviving the cancer, the operation, and the chemotherapy. I can barely imagine having to work for my living and deal with cancer at the same time. At this point in your life survival is where your focus has to be. Hopefully, despite a setback at work you can still get by there. DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. Your boss may try to encourage you to do that but don’t take that bait. You are going to need some understanding and cooperation from your employer as you go through treatment. It’s unlikely if your employer knows you are battling cancer that you will be fired - That could potentially lead to a lawsuit and some really bad publicity if you contacted you local TV news people… Cancer is not usually a death sentence anymore. You can survive this, but it’s going to be a tough time. I hope you have supportive family and friends. Eventually you will get through this and then you can decide what you want to do about your job and the rest of your life.
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Chazzster 32
You have my heartfelt sympathy. That is a very tough burden. I had cancer of the esophagus (I am in remission). Fortunately for me I had retired and could focus on surviving the cancer, the operation, and the chemotherapy. I can barely imagine having to work for my living and deal with cancer at the same time. At this point in your life survival is where your focus has to be. Hopefully, despite a setback at work you can still get by there. DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. Your boss may try to encourage you to do that but don’t take that bait. You are going to need some understanding and cooperation from your employer as you go through treatment. It’s unlikely if your employer knows you are battling cancer that you will be fired - That could potentially lead to a lawsuit and some really bad publicity if you contacted you local TV news people… Cancer is not usually a death sentence anymore. You can survive this, but it’s going to be a tough time. I hope you have supportive family and friends. Eventually you will get through this and then you can decide what you want to do about your job and the rest of your life.
ass 11
That's illegal, sue their asses
RichardPencil 32
This assumes our justice system moves rapidly and treats people equally regardless of their income or position in society. And we all know what happens when we assume...
RichardPencil 32
Why are you still working? You should be traveling and partying in your last days. Rack up some enormous credit card debt before you check out.
Brightside86 31
Feels illegal, though I'm imagine you as a stripper and the challenges cancer recovery would be for that situation.
sleepymom1234 7
anyone who thinks you deserved this is an absolutely disgusting excuse for a human being.