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Got fired today :(

Jackofalltrades

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So I get to work today, walk in and before I get to my desk my 24 year old manager says he needs to see me. I walk in his office where tells me to shut the door. He motions for me to sit and says, "I guess you know why you're in here." My response, "no clue actually."

 

He was completely vague as he cited "service issues" but can't point to a single specific instance where I failed to do my job. Just last week we were talking about adding to my responsibilities and increasing my more. The Operations Manager and I just had a conversation recently where I was complimented on how well I was doing. Now I'm fired?

 

What the hell? So now I have no job, no explanation and no clue as to what just happened. I was completely blindsided and I'm still shocked - numb even.

 

So, anyone no of any job openings in the northern end of Charlotte up to Salisbury? No degree and I can't do any lifting or any standing for long periods of time, but other than that I'm open to about anything. My hope is to find something where I can help others, unlike my last job.

 

Any help is appreciates, as are prayers. Thanks in advance.

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Sorry to hear that.

 

Unfortunately in a Right to Work State they can just send you packing. Could be political. Could be the owner wants to buy a second yacht and your salary prevented that. Who knows.

 

If they didn't document anything and you didn't sign anything on the way out, you can look into a wrongful termination suit, but for at will states, that can be tougher to do. I'd definitely sign up for unemployment to keep a check coming in while you hunt.

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The terminal I worked at was having some issues due to safety problems so there was an escalated cost there, but the company as a whole is worth a load of money. I worked for Eagle Transport Corp, a petroleum transport company and it's a very lucrative industry. I made next to nothing.

 

I agree there are other factors, I'd just like to know what they are.

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The terminal I worked at was having some issues due to safety problems so there was an escalated cost there, but the company as a whole is worth a load of money. I worked for Eagle Transport Corp, a petroleum transport company and it's a very lucrative industry. I made next to nothing.

 

I agree there are other factors, I'd just like to know what they are.

 

They laid off 20 people at my company the same day the CEO sent a company wide e-mail proclaiming how much profit we made. 

 

Unless you get the right person in the company drunk, you'll probably never know. If you apply for unemployment and they fight it, they'll have to bring things to the call showing why they did what they did. Most likely they won't fight it though. 

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damn.

 

have you considered trying to use the time to get into some sort of tech school or college, even if it's just an associates degree in something? having graduated college at any level would be a huge step up for your resume and marketability.

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