Got fired today :(

[Jackofalltrades]

Boss is a huge Panther's fan.

 

I do have call center experience.

 

I am a disabled vet but the military determined that my severe arthritis existed before the USMC, despite passing the physicals and all...

 

I qualify for full disability back on my back, but I want to work and support my family. That and I don't have 2 years to wait for a check.

 

I do want to get a degree, but I haven't decided what I want to do. I'd love to do something through forensics for law enforcement or something along those lines, but I'm a computer idiot.

[Panthro]

What about home inspections? Can you crawl around or is it just heavy lifting? My uncle does home inspections and does pretty well in his retirement.

[SmokinwithWilly]

On a serious note, this sounds more like an instance of having to increase the bottom line in a department. Easiest way to do it is often let go higher paid employees and hire people at minimum wage to take their place. Doesn't help you at all, but that's what it sounds like. Good luck in finding another job. I would look into retraining assistance if possible to help you get a leg up for the next place you go.

[stirs]

So your work was primarily logistics?  What type?

 

 

[Jackofalltrades]

Bending, crawling, squatting are all pretty out of the question. Between 2 rods and 22 screws in my spine and severely arthritic knees my physical limitations was pretty profound. I have several people telling me to just file for disability, but I just don't want to live off the gov't/you guys until I have no other choice.

 

 

What about home inspections? Can you crawl around or is it just heavy lifting? My uncle does home inspections and does pretty well in his retirement.

 

[Mr. Miyagi]

How long did you work there?

[Jackofalltrades]

This was fuel. We kept gas stations and truck stops full of product either through our own systems or via customers ordering directly. It's was a fast paced, every changing job that I actually really enjoyed. It constantly challenged by critical thinking skills and it was rewarding to slay a slew of problems in a day and keep everything moving efficiently.

 

 

So your work was primarily logistics?  What type?

 

[Jackofalltrades]

9.5 months. I worked at the Greensboro terminal and had just inquired about moving to the Charlotte terminal.

 

How long did you work there?

 

[cookinwithgas]

Computer idiots make the best computer people, is what I've found. Anyone can learn this kind of thing.

[Mr. Miyagi]

9.5 months. I worked at the Greensboro terminal and had just inquired about moving to the Charlotte terminal.

 

 

Small world. I used to work there.

[Jackofalltrades]

Which terminal?

[Mr. Miyagi]

Charlotte

[Hawk]

that sucks JOAT....sorry to hear it.  Keep your chin up, and here's to hoping that something that will work for you comes along soon.

[TheRed]

That's just wrong, sorry to hear that for you. I wish you lot's of luck, and try your best to remain positive.