My world has turned upside down...

"kilikini"
Mischief wrote:
Okay, I curled up in bed, cuddled up Mischief in my arms and cried
myself to sleep.

"Meowmie was getting icky wet stuff on my FUR and i don't know what
came overHEY.....!"

(Removes Mischief from the computer)

I took a long nap and had a long talk with my sister who is the most
awesome sister in the world.

Sisters are great, aren't they? I just love my 2 sisters.
My youngest sister is so sick in bed with a rather nasty stomach flu ATM :/

I then wrote down the reasons given to me this morning.....

1. I had been constantly disrespectful to one of the doctors.

This particular doctor is indecisive and has made decisions that end
up angering the client and I have had to deal with irate clients
because of her more than once. She is frustrating at times, but I
gave her all the professional respect that I could as a technician. I
admit at times things got strained, but I would calmly agree and do
whatever she wanted. Saying that it was constant is way over the top.

2. My level of performance has been lacking.

I took on a night job a few months ago and yes there have been times
where I know I have not been 100%, but I have always worked extremely
hard and tried to be focused on the job at hand. I had an extremely
bad surgical day last month, and I even told the doctor afterwards,
"thank you for being patient with me, but I am utterly ashamed with my
performance and will endeavor to make sure that this never happens
again. Ever."

3. I spoke inappropriately with a client who happened to be a
celebrity.

A brand new client came in with a German Shepherd and I put him in a
room. In the course of getting background, the client asked about
boarding.

"I'm in a famous band and we're going on tour for a month and I want
to board him."

I said, "Oh really, that's exciting, may I ask what band?"

Turns out he was Mix Master Mike of the rap group The Beastie Boys.

I said, "Nice! You know we also have a client who is a rapper too."
Then I changed the subject and moved onto talking to the dog.

Apparently that little conversation was deemed as inappropriate and
was the straw the broke the back.

These were what I was told, and it was 'an a cumulative effect'

Honestly, with the economy being so bad, business at the clinic has
been bad. Employees including me, have been sent home early when its
been slow. And there has been rumors of downsizing.

Well, I guess then I made their choice easy for them.

I did not get a chance to even defend myself. I was told it was non-
negotiable at this point. So all I could was clear out my cubby and
leave.

I was utterly shocked.

I know that with me and my personality that sometimes things I say can
be misinterpreted. However, I am constantly apologizing to people
because I'm paranoid about this already. I make it very clear that
I'm clueless, so if I ever draw the line and do not realize it, I
appreciate it someone just TELLS me.

I CAN NOT BE EXPECTED TO CHANGE OR PULL BACK IF I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHEN
I'VE CROSSED THE LINE.

I really really HATE being told to 'tone it down' well, tone it down
from what? because to me I do not feel I am too much.

I'm often told I'm loud and tend to have no volume control, but
there's a little fact that I know i've told the manager AND the head
doctor.

And i normally don't tell people anyway.

I suffer from mild hearing loss.

Therefore if I am too loud, someone needs to friggin TELL ME

I really enjoyed working here. I learned a great deal and continued
to learn. Everyone has some personality conflicts wherever they work,
but I was laughing with the staff members almost every day.

I still have my night job, but it pays nothing compared to what I made
as a technician.

So now I have to get my resume in order and start calling around. And
hope that I can find a place that not only pay me what I'm worth, but
also work with me as a person.

Also a job that has a flexible schedule so I can still do my fire
performance too, but right now i'll just take the job.

*sigh*

Thanks for all the purrs

Kristi

You'll find something soon. I remember how excited you were to find that
place, but apparently it just wasn't your place to be. You'll get
something better, sweetie. (maybe for more money, even!)

kili

I really hope you find something nice soon, someone who
appreciates you and your work.
You need 'character' references?
You got em, by the boatload sweetie
Major puruuuus coming your way
HUG
Kyla

On Apr 4, 10:12*am, Mischief wrote:
It's now 8:09 am

About an hour ago I walked into work at the veterinary clinic.....the
manager was there early and wanted to speak to me.

five minutes later I stormed out of there with my last
paycheck........

I got fired.......and whatever the reasons, it was non negotiable.

i'm so upset I can't see straight......

I'm gonna go curl up in bed and cry now........

will post more

I am so sorry! Try not to get too discouraged. Good vet techs are
always in
demand, and you're a good one. It's their loss.

Sherry

"Mischief" wrote in message
...
Okay, I curled up in bed, cuddled up Mischief in my arms and cried
myself to sleep.

"Meowmie was getting icky wet stuff on my FUR and i don't know what
came overHEY.....!"

(Removes Mischief from the computer)

I took a long nap and had a long talk with my sister who is the most
awesome sister in the world.

I then wrote down the reasons given to me this morning.....


Sounds like excuses to me. Were you the last hired? You know the saying
"Last hired, first fired." Could it be that one or more of TEDs weren't
able to work with your disability? Whatever, it still sounds like excuses
to me. If they fire one of you, then they don't have to send others off
when they have a slow day. (((((Kristi))))) you'll find something that will
work better for you. You'll make it.

We're rooting for you girl,

Pam S.

On Apr 4, 6:10 pm, Mischief wrote:
Okay, I curled up in bed, cuddled up Mischief in my arms and cried
myself to sleep.

"Meowmie was getting icky wet stuff on my FUR and i don't know what
came overHEY.....!"

(Removes Mischief from the computer)

I took a long nap and had a long talk with my sister who is the most
awesome sister in the world.

And you had some quality time crying on Mischief.

snipped the excuses to let someone go when business is slow?

So now I have to get my resume in order and start calling around. And
hope that I can find a place that not only pay me what I'm worth, but
also work with me as a person.

In this economy, the first thing people think when someone comes in to
apply isn't "why was he/she fired?" but "This person was laid off." It
doesn't help if there is no job available but it does make it easier
to get one if it exists. Those reasons they gave are probably why they
picked YOU but I bet they felt they had to let someone go. And I bet
they write you a reasonable reference.

Also a job that has a flexible schedule so I can still do my fire
performance too, but right now i'll just take the job.


Thanks for all the purrs

More purrs coming, when WooToo finishes her dinner.

--
Will in New Haven
"Never try to out-stubborn a cat." Robert A. Heinlein"
"I am not stubborn, Mr. Heinlein, I am in charge." Feather
Kristi

Mischief wrote:

3. I spoke inappropriately with a client who happened to be a
celebrity.

A brand new client came in with a German Shepherd and I put him in a
room. In the course of getting background, the client asked about
boarding.

"I'm in a famous band and we're going on tour for a month and I want
to board him."

I said, "Oh really, that's exciting, may I ask what band?"

Turns out he was Mix Master Mike of the rap group The Beastie Boys.

I said, "Nice! You know we also have a client who is a rapper too."
Then I changed the subject and moved onto talking to the dog.

Apparently that little conversation was deemed as inappropriate and
was the straw the broke the back.

Which part was inappropriate? None of what you said sounds even slightly
inappropriate, so I don't know which thing annoyed them. Do you? Bizarre.

--
Joyce

To email me, remove the triple-X from my user name. ^..^

Kristi, I will offer up all my prayers that you find
a job that you like and that will appreciate you for
what you are. You are a kind and very caring person.
There is something out there in the vet world that is
just right for you. Hang in there.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

"Mischief" wrote in message
...
Okay, I curled up in bed, cuddled up Mischief in my arms and cried
myself to sleep.

"Meowmie was getting icky wet stuff on my FUR and i don't know what
came overHEY.....!"

(Removes Mischief from the computer)

I took a long nap and had a long talk with my sister who is the most
awesome sister in the world.

I then wrote down the reasons given to me this morning.....

1. I had been constantly disrespectful to one of the doctors.

This particular doctor is indecisive and has made decisions that end
up angering the client and I have had to deal with irate clients
because of her more than once. She is frustrating at times, but I
gave her all the professional respect that I could as a technician. I
admit at times things got strained, but I would calmly agree and do
whatever she wanted. Saying that it was constant is way over the top.

2. My level of performance has been lacking.

I took on a night job a few months ago and yes there have been times
where I know I have not been 100%, but I have always worked extremely
hard and tried to be focused on the job at hand. I had an extremely
bad surgical day last month, and I even told the doctor afterwards,
"thank you for being patient with me, but I am utterly ashamed with my
performance and will endeavor to make sure that this never happens
again. Ever."

3. I spoke inappropriately with a client who happened to be a
celebrity.

A brand new client came in with a German Shepherd and I put him in a
room. In the course of getting background, the client asked about
boarding.

"I'm in a famous band and we're going on tour for a month and I want
to board him."

I said, "Oh really, that's exciting, may I ask what band?"

Turns out he was Mix Master Mike of the rap group The Beastie Boys.

I said, "Nice! You know we also have a client who is a rapper too."
Then I changed the subject and moved onto talking to the dog.

Apparently that little conversation was deemed as inappropriate and
was the straw the broke the back.

These were what I was told, and it was 'an a cumulative effect'

Honestly, with the economy being so bad, business at the clinic has
been bad. Employees including me, have been sent home early when its
been slow. And there has been rumors of downsizing.

Well, I guess then I made their choice easy for them.

I did not get a chance to even defend myself. I was told it was non-
negotiable at this point. So all I could was clear out my cubby and
leave.

I was utterly shocked.

I know that with me and my personality that sometimes things I say can
be misinterpreted. However, I am constantly apologizing to people
because I'm paranoid about this already. I make it very clear that
I'm clueless, so if I ever draw the line and do not realize it, I
appreciate it someone just TELLS me.

I CAN NOT BE EXPECTED TO CHANGE OR PULL BACK IF I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHEN
I'VE CROSSED THE LINE.

I really really HATE being told to 'tone it down' well, tone it down
from what? because to me I do not feel I am too much.

I'm often told I'm loud and tend to have no volume control, but
there's a little fact that I know i've told the manager AND the head
doctor.

And i normally don't tell people anyway.

I suffer from mild hearing loss.

Therefore if I am too loud, someone needs to friggin TELL ME

I really enjoyed working here. I learned a great deal and continued
to learn. Everyone has some personality conflicts wherever they work,
but I was laughing with the staff members almost every day.

I still have my night job, but it pays nothing compared to what I made
as a technician.

So now I have to get my resume in order and start calling around. And
hope that I can find a place that not only pay me what I'm worth, but
also work with me as a person.

Also a job that has a flexible schedule so I can still do my fire
performance too, but right now i'll just take the job.

*sigh*

Thanks for all the purrs

Kristi

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Mischief wrote:

3. I spoke inappropriately with a client who happened to be a
celebrity.

A brand new client came in with a German Shepherd and I put him in a
room. In the course of getting background, the client asked about
boarding.

"I'm in a famous band and we're going on tour for a month and I want
to board him."

I said, "Oh really, that's exciting, may I ask what band?"

Turns out he was Mix Master Mike of the rap group The Beastie Boys.

I said, "Nice! You know we also have a client who is a rapper too."
Then I changed the subject and moved onto talking to the dog.

Apparently that little conversation was deemed as inappropriate and
was the straw the broke the back.

Which part was inappropriate? None of what you said sounds even
slightly
inappropriate, so I don't know which thing annoyed them. Do you?
Bizarre.



I am sorry to disagree but it _was_ inappropriate. I owned and ran a
small contracting business for 20 years. Some of my clients were quite
wealthy and some were quite known. I was left alone to work in their
homes for hours a day and days to weeks. If I wanted to make them feel
uncomfortable all I had to do was focus attention on their wealth or
fame. That is all those people needed was more people around them to
worry about. There may come a time after you know each other better when
one might ask questions but in this event the only answer should have
been a description of boarding services. I am not famous or rich but I
am paranoid as hell about where I leave my pets and that reaction could
have put _me_ off.

Andy

Mischief wrote:

I got fired.......and whatever the reasons, it was non negotiable.

{{{Kristi}}}

I've read the rest of the thread, and I have just one piece of advice,
if you'd like it: file for unemployment.

Yes, you were fired....they SAY. But in most states, they have to go
through a serious set of steps in order to back up any charges of
incompetence or the like. AND they have to give you a path to give you a
chance to change whatever is the problem. If it was, as you were told,
"non-negotiable", then they didn't do this. File the unemployment. If
the office contests your right to it, they will lose. Even if they win,
you at least did your part, and who knows? You might get some income
from unemployment insurance to help for a while.

I'm really sorry this happened. It does sound like they wanted to
downsize without having to officially "lay off" people (which entitles
them to, among other things, unemployment), and you got to be the lucky
person who took the brunt.

Hugs again, and many purrs
Deborah
slave to the gang of eight

Phoenix wrote:

Mischief wrote:

I got fired.......and whatever the reasons, it was non negotiable.

Yes, you were fired....they SAY. But in most states, they have to go
through a serious set of steps in order to back up any charges of
incompetence or the like. AND they have to give you a path to give you a
chance to change whatever is the problem. If it was, as you were told,
"non-negotiable", then they didn't do this. File the unemployment. If
the office contests your right to it, they will lose. Even if they win,
you at least did your part, and who knows? You might get some income
from unemployment insurance to help for a while.

Actually, if you are fired for poor performance, you *can* collect
unemployment. You don't have to prove anything. As far as unemployment
is concerned, being fired for poor performance is the same as being
"laid off".

It's only if you're fired for a disciplinary reason, such as
insubordination, drunkenness, violence, excessive absenteeism
(not related to documented illness/disability), harassing someone,
etc, that you can be denied benefits. Even in those cases, you might
be able to get benefits anyway, especially if the reason you're
fired is a subjective "I said/you said" sort of thing.

The assumption is that it's not necessarily the employee's fault if
they perform poorly. It could be because job expectations weren't clear,
or the hiring manager made a bad judgement about the suitability of the
employee (skill-wise), or the job description changed after hiring, etc.
Of course, it often is the employee's fault if they do a bad job, but
you can't easily prove it.

Of course, if you quit a job voluntarily, you absolutely can't get
benefits.

--
Joyce - who has lost many a job, in many different ways

To email me, remove the triple-X from my user name. ^..^

Any time I worked in a business office, I was told never to mention one
clients name to another. In this day and age people are so uptight about
their space or something.
"hopitus" wrote in message
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On Apr 4, 7:16 pm, outsider wrote:
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Mischief wrote:

3. I spoke inappropriately with a client who happened to be a
celebrity.

A brand new client came in with a German Shepherd and I put him in a
room. In the course of getting background, the client asked about
boarding.

"I'm in a famous band and we're going on tour for a month and I want
to board him."

I said, "Oh really, that's exciting, may I ask what band?"

Turns out he was Mix Master Mike of the rap group The Beastie Boys.

I said, "Nice! You know we also have a client who is a rapper too."
Then I changed the subject and moved onto talking to the dog.

Apparently that little conversation was deemed as inappropriate and
was the straw the broke the back.

Which part was inappropriate? None of what you said sounds even
slightly
inappropriate, so I don't know which thing annoyed them. Do you?
Bizarre.

I am sorry to disagree but it _was_ inappropriate. I owned and ran a
small contracting business for 20 years. Some of my clients were quite
wealthy and some were quite known. I was left alone to work in their
homes for hours a day and days to weeks. If I wanted to make them feel
uncomfortable all I had to do was focus attention on their wealth or
fame. That is all those people needed was more people around them to
worry about. There may come a time after you know each other better when
one might ask questions but in this event the only answer should have
been a description of boarding services. I am not famous or rich but I
am paranoid as hell about where I leave my pets and that reaction could
have put _me_ off.

Andy- Hide quoted text -

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Anyone who frequents this ng knows how important your cats are to you,
as well
as their care and wellbeing. You were in a different line of work than
was, and I
realize the difference your being in their homes meant. Bigtime
difference. I had
no access to their assets in an ER. Respecting your post, I differ but
not disagree
with your experience with the rich and famous in that they can and do
act completely
different in other surroundings....such as my workplace(s). ODB now
RB, came through
our ER in an entourage from 45 miles south - his venue in Miami - to
not be in media
there for an ER visit...he spent the night at our intensive care
unit....while there, he had
his posse bring in 50 pizzas to ER staff as well as all nursing
personnel on ICU floor
upstairs. Liza M. rolled through our ER w/o stopping and *commanded*
the EMTs
pulling her gurney - needless to say, those dudes were NOT her
personal employees,
LOL - to stop in their tracks so she could distribute a group of
signed pics she had
prepared ahead of time! When she rolled out of the hospital a few
days later - again
through our ER on my shift....she smiled, waved, and squealed her way
out, again on
a gurney, all the way out the ambulance entrance/exit....Cheap Trick
gave us all their
'graphs in the CA ER I worked in there, also Steve Perry. I think
celebrities would
be completely different folks in their own homes, as you say, as well
as it appears
some revel in their fame more than others, at least from my personal
experience related
here. Just like us, some are friendlier than others. I was not
especially friendly at work,
which could work in one's favor....or not.