Why did he do this right before I got fired?!
Why did he do this right before I got fired?
I worked at WhataBurger and after just 3 days of being in grill, he took me out and had me do all these "odd jobs" around inside and outside the building just cleaning everything with rags and a spray bottle. He even expected me to try to get marking on the outside concrete out with just a soapwater and a pushbroom which was impossible. He had me pick up cigarette butts outside on the gravel. During the last day or so before he fired me by taking me off the schedule, he had wipe stuff down everywhere with rags and a spray bottle back in the storage room and everywhere around, walls, metal railing, tables, just everything and he said he wanted me out of his sight while doing this, and also had me clean both restrooms, no mopping, just rags and a spray bottle. I never even complained once...
This guy didn't like me and was trying to give me the clue to quit, right?
He fired me for no good reason calling slow and disorganized.
This was back in March of 2001 in Peoria, Az.
Answers:
Holy !
That was like 6 yrs ago and you are venting your anger now?
I suppose there was some miscommunication back there.
I mean, I dont know who hire you but it gives me impression that the same guy hired you since he has the power to fire you. If I were the boss, I wont just hire someone to fire later just for fun. There might be some of your fault which you overlooked (which is perfectly normal human nature). We all do that sometimes. If you ever face the same situation in the future, I advise you to reason with your boss and ask him to explain you clearly what is the 'real' reason behind his decision( slow and disorganized were too general). You might even tell him that you can improve(if his points are vaild) and ask him for another chance.
If he is just trying to be a prick like you said, then just give him your middle finger and leave.
Cheers....
he was trying to get you to quit
Yeah, that would be my guess. But my question is...it's been over six years. Why are you worried about it NOW?
He was signalling to you to quit. Anyway, its history so just move on. There are always mean people out there.
wow...that really sux...there are ppl like that in this crazy world...
but you know what? wow, i would have probably hired you if i was a boss... you seem to be very loyal :)
don't let that idiot bug yah...besides why would you want to stay at a place that treats you like that...
and this slow and disorganized things...would you have any clue why he would say that?
did you have this problem before at other jobs? if so, you should get some pointers from your next boss on how to fix those issues...
obvious that guy sucks in guiding and setting his employees for success :)
The guy was using you and trying to get you to quit. Seems like a jerk to me, and living proof that unions are still needed in our society. My suggestion is to move on. You did admirably if you put up with all that, so don't let it get you down. The problem is his.
In the state where I am from you can be fired for any reason and there is nothing you can do about it. Your boss was just being mean. But he will get his before it's over.. Don't worry about it.. Just remember you did everything he ask or told you. The way I see it you were the better person..
Take that as good working experience as you prossess good attitude and never complain attutude. Your future employer will prefer that.
Past is a past and just forget about this man.
Remember your current employer and colleage are more important.