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Ahh that brings back memories. It wasn't very good at digging up any postings from my company at all. That is what I was looking for. Nice find..thanks!
This happened to me in November. I saw the exact ad I applied to on Craigslist on a Thursday, I was "laid off" the following Tuesday. I was a few weeks shy of being there 3 months and the employer paid a large sum of money to send me to a class to be certified.
I would PERSONALLY do two different things....look for another job woudl be #1...and APPLY for your positionw with a different name and contact info, but your EXACT SAME EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS!
#2...IF THEY HIRE YOU AS A NEW "PERSON" WITH YOUR EXACT SAME SKILLS/RESUME...I'D GET A LAWYER AND SUE THEM TO THE HILT!!!
Good luck either way....
I'm not sure why this leads you to believe there is a case for a lawsuit? First, they would never hire him as the "new person" because they would realize who he is during the interview or background screening process. Then they would fire him for lying.
But, let's assume, someone does get hired with the exact same experience and skills. That would just show that both people have the qualifications they want. It also leads me to believe that, while qualified, the current employee is likely not doing a very good job, which is why they want to get rid of him. Firing for cause (not performing your job up to expectations) is not a reason to sue.
I'm not sure why this leads you to believe there is a case for a lawsuit? First, they would never hire him as the "new person" because they would realize who he is during the interview or background screening process. Then they would fire him for lying.
But, let's assume, someone does get hired with the exact same experience and skills. That would just show that both people have the qualifications they want. It also leads me to believe that, while qualified, the current employee is likely not doing a very good job, which is why they want to get rid of him. Firing for cause (not performing your job up to expectations) is not a reason to sue.
During probation period it does't matter why and rarely does it matter after. There's only so many specific things one can sue for and the employee "not being liked" isn't one of them. Point is all they've got to say is "the employee didn't fit in as we had hoped". At will means at will in most cases or like some companies I've seen they'd just set you up to fail and wait.
With that being said, if you're getting more and more responsibility and have a gut feeling you're doing ok then I'd not obsess and take them at their word. If you'd not seen that job ad would you still be thinking you're about to be fired? Most people know when they're on the way out, they may not want to admit it to themselves but they know. Do you?
On edit: One thing you should watch for is getting yourself fired. A lot of times when somebody is looking elsewhere it is obvious to others as most mentally check out.
you should apply for the job and emphasize your current qualifications, when they contact you by phone to schedule an interview you can then interrogate the hiring manager on if you would be replacing someone else and ask why they are getting rid of you, er...I mean the current employee. Maybe even put a plug in for that current employee (you) and tell them that it sounds like that employee sounds as if they are irreplacabe and it seems that no one could ever do that job as good as you, er...they can, and you feel that you could never measure up to yourself, er...them.
This happened to me in November. I saw the exact ad I applied to on Craigslist on a Thursday, I was "laid off" the following Tuesday. I was a few weeks shy of being there 3 months and the employer paid a large sum of money to send me to a class to be certified.
Ouch, sorry to hear that. I never had that experience, but it is frustrating to have to start over again seeking work after a short stint. I wish you the best in your new job search.
Monster is horrible about "re-booting" jobs. I've had them do it three times in the past 2 years. I'll take the position down, and 3 days later it pops back up.
Sigh, it makes me wonder how often this type of stuff happens on the job boards or employer websites for that matter. For people seeking work and watching the same ads, I bet it can be very confusing.
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