Longtime Worker Gets Fired For Being Late For The First Time Ever, So His Colleagues Let The Boss Know They’re Not Disposable
The words “you’re fired” are horrifying to hear. Whether you’re new to the job or an experienced old-timer, they’re a real shot to your confidence.
Naturally, your initial reaction might be to shout, cry, and figure out a way to spend all the vacation days. But getting laid off does not necessarily mean the end of your career. Or that you did something inherently wrong.
Earlier this month, Reddit user No_StopItStepbro submitted a story to the popular ‘Anti Work‘ community about their coworker who, after being with the company for over 7 years, got terminated for showing up late, even though that was the first time he slipped up like that.
This employee was fired for being late even though it was the first time it happened during his 7 years with the company
Image credits: RODNAE Productions (not the actual photo)
So his colleagues decided to start to show up late until management rehires him
Image credits: Tayssir Kadamany (not the actual photo)
We might think that the man should be happy for leaving such a toxic workplace. However, even losing a job you detest can scar you. According to Brandon Smith, therapist and executive coach known as The Workplace Therapist, some professions lend themselves to toxicity more than others.
“There are environments where you are expected to give your entire life to a profession,” he told CNBC. “Common ones would be high-pressure consultation, high-pressure law firms, and investment banking. Those folks are notorious for sleeping in their office.”
If you get let go from a job that took up a considerable portion of your time, you might feel disoriented, particularly if your self-worth has been tied up in your professional role. If that’s the case, you can experience immense anxiety, panic, and loss, and sometimes jump right back into another toxic job situation where everyone’s overworked in order to escape the existential crisis.
To cope, it might be a good idea to invest in hobbies, self-care, or personal relationships instead.
People had a lot to say about the whole ordeal
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My staff has no hours. Some have kids who need to be dropped off, some prefer to start at 7 and stop at 3, some like long lunches. We agree to a number of hours to be worked and we have limited slots where we agree to be there for meetings. Other than that, I don't care. Come when you want, leave if you need. Work from home, come to the office, I don't care. I run a business, not a daycare. Don't bother with doctor's notes, that's insulting. If you're sick, you're sick. Well, our absenteism is less than 2%. Productivity is skyhigh and I really hope my people are happy. Work to live, not the other way around. Treat people like adults.
Another of those "tell me you live in the U.S. without saying you live in the U.S. "
Not necessarily and I wish people would stop making such tired assumptions. There are terrible employers in Canada and the U.K. as well who would do something similar to this.
Load More Replies... I've asked my husband to leave his job repeatedly. He's miserable all the time. His work gives him more than anyone can handle and he's on call 24/7 (not in his job description but the company does it anyways). During Christmas dinner one year he had to leave the table for a two hour phone call (not scheduled). Another time we were visiting an ill family member in another country (7+ hour time difference) and he gets a call in the middle of the night. He had to get out his laptop and work for 4 hours. Woke up everyone in the house including my sick grandfather. He isn't even paid fairly for his profession and years of experience but he's loyal to that company because they gave him a job straight after college (he was headhunted for being top of his class). Just wish he'd leave that toxic place and get treated as he deserves.
He needs to know that it doesn't matter how loyal he is to that company. That company will let him go in an instant no matter how loyal he is. Companies have no loyalty. I've learned that more than once unfortunately. Now I refuse to give my everything to a company when I know they will let me go in an instant and wouldn't careless.
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At my previous job, I was late many times despite me living near my work (5 minute walk) mostly because of not waking up to my alarm or just having too busy morning. Stupid little mistakes, but I never got fired for those reasons. In current job I've been late once or twice, but I still work here.
I’ve only fired a few people in my manager rolls, because I’m willing to work with people. In the hotels: housekeeper on schedule can’t make it for legit reason? This is why I have part time back ups. Front desk gets a call from school about their kiddo being sick? I’m a parent, I’ll cover you, take care of your kid. This is what managers forget, it’s not a high and mighty title…you manage things to keep the ship sailing smoothly. When I took over there was one that was always late. Not 20-30 minutes, I mean like an hour, then it became 2-2.5 hrs. She was written up on a final, placed on probation, and was scheduled to work that Friday night (she knew all of this on Monday). I got a call from my 2nd shift desk clerk, at 1130pm. Third shift wasn’t there. I could have been a little more professional when firing her, I didn’t cuss, at least. But I was already working 12-16 hour days, and since my second shift was in high school, that made it where I had to work 23 hours that day.
I tried to read the original story on Reddit but it was so incoherent…sadly it's not much better on BP but they did the best they could with the material available, I suppose…
Why would you want to work there? Look for something else. He'll get unemployment based on wrongful termination.... most states require a warning before firing.
My staff has no hours. Some have kids who need to be dropped off, some prefer to start at 7 and stop at 3, some like long lunches. We agree to a number of hours to be worked and we have limited slots where we agree to be there for meetings. Other than that, I don't care. Come when you want, leave if you need. Work from home, come to the office, I don't care. I run a business, not a daycare. Don't bother with doctor's notes, that's insulting. If you're sick, you're sick. Well, our absenteism is less than 2%. Productivity is skyhigh and I really hope my people are happy. Work to live, not the other way around. Treat people like adults.
Another of those "tell me you live in the U.S. without saying you live in the U.S. "
Not necessarily and I wish people would stop making such tired assumptions. There are terrible employers in Canada and the U.K. as well who would do something similar to this.
Load More Replies... I've asked my husband to leave his job repeatedly. He's miserable all the time. His work gives him more than anyone can handle and he's on call 24/7 (not in his job description but the company does it anyways). During Christmas dinner one year he had to leave the table for a two hour phone call (not scheduled). Another time we were visiting an ill family member in another country (7+ hour time difference) and he gets a call in the middle of the night. He had to get out his laptop and work for 4 hours. Woke up everyone in the house including my sick grandfather. He isn't even paid fairly for his profession and years of experience but he's loyal to that company because they gave him a job straight after college (he was headhunted for being top of his class). Just wish he'd leave that toxic place and get treated as he deserves.
He needs to know that it doesn't matter how loyal he is to that company. That company will let him go in an instant no matter how loyal he is. Companies have no loyalty. I've learned that more than once unfortunately. Now I refuse to give my everything to a company when I know they will let me go in an instant and wouldn't careless.
Load More Replies... At my previous job, I was late many times despite me living near my work (5 minute walk) mostly because of not waking up to my alarm or just having too busy morning. Stupid little mistakes, but I never got fired for those reasons. In current job I've been late once or twice, but I still work here.
I’ve only fired a few people in my manager rolls, because I’m willing to work with people. In the hotels: housekeeper on schedule can’t make it for legit reason? This is why I have part time back ups. Front desk gets a call from school about their kiddo being sick? I’m a parent, I’ll cover you, take care of your kid. This is what managers forget, it’s not a high and mighty title…you manage things to keep the ship sailing smoothly. When I took over there was one that was always late. Not 20-30 minutes, I mean like an hour, then it became 2-2.5 hrs. She was written up on a final, placed on probation, and was scheduled to work that Friday night (she knew all of this on Monday). I got a call from my 2nd shift desk clerk, at 1130pm. Third shift wasn’t there. I could have been a little more professional when firing her, I didn’t cuss, at least. But I was already working 12-16 hour days, and since my second shift was in high school, that made it where I had to work 23 hours that day.
I tried to read the original story on Reddit but it was so incoherent…sadly it's not much better on BP but they did the best they could with the material available, I suppose…
Why would you want to work there? Look for something else. He'll get unemployment based on wrongful termination.... most states require a warning before firing.
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