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Seriously. What is OP trying to do here? Not everything requires a lawyer. OP, instead of trying to play victim, focus your energy on finding a new job
Seriously. What is OP trying to do here? Not everything requires a lawyer. OP, instead of trying to play victim, focus your energy on finding a new job
It's okay, it's a shock for the OP. Time heals a lot of things, so having some time to cool down and looking as if this is not the "end of the world" and OP can get back to a routine.
How much are you willing to pay per hour for an attorney? This kind of attorney does not work on contingency, they will charge you for every minute they work for you and that includes phone calls where you decide you are going to shoot the breeze for 15 minutes. That'll be $80, sir, keep talking.
I understand you're mad and hurt, but think this through.
As to your question as to why there are lawyers in this field, the answer is simple - lawyers get paid whether they win or lose. Even those TV lawyers who say you pay nothing unless we win, have fine print that says "except our expenses". And a lot of the time, winning means settling, because they make money when they win cases, not when YOU get what you want. And the boss who fired you? No skin off her back - the company will pay for her lawyer.
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Originally Posted by shoot002
That's why she's the single most nasty piece of **** I've ever seen in my entire life.
Perhaps a little harsh, but reality is harsh. I almost posted something that reached a similar conclusion.
It's not an attack at you, it's a commentary on how things (actually) are. If it's nasty, then it's actually accurate and rational. (NOTE they did not say ALL lawyers, just that many like described factually do exist.)
Yes. I just started in Jan. So they're pretty vicious and crazy.
No matter WHAT the situation, there is always two or more sides to the story.
I was married for 15+ years to a "vicious and crazy" woman. When we finally divorced I was angry and had many thoughts about her like you've expressed about your boss. It was MANY years later that I finally could accept that while she was still "vicious and crazy" (Verified by her own mother, daughter, sister and anyone else who knows her), I still had a role in this, simply by being present. It took me years to take a step back and evaluate how I could have handled a lot of things better. Doesn't make me wrong, doesn't make her right. Just that everyone involved had a role.
You'll benefit from understanding why you (not everyone else) were singled out and terminated after only a few months. Employee turnover is costly, they don't do it for the fun of it. You were part of the equation and I say this with a kind heart, you will benefit if you take an objective look at what your role was, and how you can do better next time.
Sorry, I'm sure you don't want to be hearing this now, but one day it will really help you, if you let it.
OP, you indicate you were "wrongfully terminated" but haven't given any facts to why you specifically believe you were wrongfully terminated. From your posts here you've given:
No HR present - Irrelevant
Worst manager - Irrelevant
You were a FTE - I believe you weren't under contract, so no contract was broken
Filed a complaint about poor management - What, exactly, did it say? May end up hurting you depending on the contents
Not trying to rub salt in your wounds because it surely stinks to be fired. Anyone who is fired feels it's wrongful, that's human nature.
To stand up in court, you need to prove which laws or regulations were violated in your termination. North Carolina is an employment at will state. From the NCDOL: The term "employment-at-will" simply means that unless there is a specific law to protect employees or there is an employment contract providing otherwise, then an employer can treat its employees as it sees fit (including the assignment of demeaning tasks) and the employer can discharge an employee at the will of the employer for any reason or no reason at all. [NCDOL Website]
Unless you're in a protected class your time, money and energy would be better suited to finding gainful employment.
OP, you indicate you were "wrongfully terminated" but haven't given any facts to why you specifically believe you were wrongfully terminated. From your posts here you've given:
No HR present - Irrelevant
Worst manager - Irrelevant
You were a FTE - I believe you weren't under contract, so no contract was broken
Filed a complaint about poor management - What, exactly, did it say? May end up hurting you depending on the contents
Not trying to rub salt in your wounds because it surely stinks to be fired. Anyone who is fired feels it's wrongful, that's human nature.
To stand up in court, you need to prove which laws or regulations were violated in your termination. North Carolina is an employment at will state. From the NCDOL: The term "employment-at-will" simply means that unless there is a specific law to protect employees or there is an employment contract providing otherwise, then an employer can treat its employees as it sees fit (including the assignment of demeaning tasks) and the employer can discharge an employee at the will of the employer for any reason or no reason at all. [NCDOL Website]
Unless you're in a protected class your time, money and energy would be better suited to finding gainful employment.
Good luck to you.
I have citizenship so I can find a much better job with a much better pay rate now. In the meanwhile, I'm still seeking justice because such bull**** shouldn't be presenting in country like US.
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