Life Unemployed is where I be! - Page 7

**petegz28** · 05-30-2012, 09:03 AM

Got the axe at work today. Can't really say I am disappointed to be honest. Managment at our firm was pretty chicken shit, spineless and ungrateful. I put in on average 60-65 hours a week including weekends. Few months ago I had a pow-wow with my boss and her boss because they had concerns about my being happy there. I asked why generated this concerns and their answer flat out was "we aren't going to discuss specifics". Ok, then WTF did you bring it up?

Then a few months later I get told my "tone" in my e-mails to an outsourcing company we were using was bad. I asked not once but twice what I said, what they would have liked me to have said, etc. No answer.

Then a few weeks ago when I was working my ass off night, days and weekends I get told that my boss's boss had concerns about my productivity but that I shouldn't ring my hands over it.

So today I get told I was being let go because of performance issues. Not one documented incident of said issues exists of course.

Normally I would feel like shit for getting fired but in this case when you are working that hard for someone and all they can do is insist on more then do you dirty like that I am not so sure this isn't really a blessing in disguise.

**cabletech94** · 05-30-2012, 06:50 PM

sorry for the bad news, but as others have said, just gonna lead to something better brother. good luck, and much to you!!!

wutamess · 05-30-2012, 09:32 PM

Wait! I saw a job posting out there the other day asking for what you did? Maybe it was your job they were replacing. Funny thing is... I think I saw it yesterday on careerbuilder.

wutamess · 05-30-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

The anxiety over not getting a paycheck is setting in. MO unemployment sucks balls compared to KS. I have some $'s saved so I am not without but still. Other than that yes, I am totally relieved. I have been telling my wife I was ready to quit anyway just wanted to do it under different circumstances. I wish I would have at least had my day in court, no pun intended. The C-Level there turned out to be a real chicken shit who wants to be surrounded by Yes Men. I made a real mistake in my perecption of that person.

Might want to check KS unemplyment to see if you still qualify for it.
My sis-n-law did it 1 year+ removed from KS and found out she was eligible after I told her to check.

**petegz28** · 05-31-2012, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Might want to check KS unemplyment to see if you still qualify for it.
My sis-n-law did it 1 year+ removed from KS and found out she was eligible after I told her to check.

I didn't think about that. I already filed MO but I guess if I filed KS the worst they could tell me is to **** off, right?

**petegz28** · 05-31-2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Wait! I saw a job posting out there the other day asking for what you did? Maybe it was your job they were replacing. Funny thing is... I think I saw it yesterday on careerbuilder.

I swa that too but I don't think it was for Lathrop

Skyy God · 05-31-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Literature

I interviewed with Lathrop and Cage. They didn't hire me. I remember the interviewer was kind of really into himself.

a) It's Lathrop and Gage

b) Depending on your grades, you might have been a lottery interview.

phisherman · 05-31-2012, 09:23 AM

They're a good firm to work for if you're an attorney. They pay big time scratch to first year associates, and the billing hours requirements are pretty low too.

However, if you're an IT guy and you see the help wanted sign for them, run. Run far away.

**petegz28** · 05-31-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

They're a good firm to work for if you're an attorney. They pay big time scratch to first year associates, and the billing hours requirements are pretty low too.

However, if you're an IT guy and you see the help wanted sign for them, run. Run far away.

I'm with you. Without some serious managerial changes I would hard pressed to go back to work there.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-31-2012, 09:51 AM

Your boss while reading ChiefsPlanet...

"Another Pete thread...fire his ass."

**HemiEd** · 05-31-2012, 01:15 PM

Skip would be proud, this thread hit the 100

Jenson71 · 06-01-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

a) It's Lathrop and Gage

b) Depending on your grades, you might have been a lottery interview.

I was a lottery interview. I think they only selected top 15% for their interviews. It was still pretty disrespectful of the person, in my opinion. They ended up hiring a great person.

**dirk digler** · 06-01-2012, 07:31 PM

Sorry to hear that pete and hopefully you will land on your feet soon.

Oh and I have a job opening but it is for nights plus I don't think we could afford you.

05-30-2012, 09:03 AM
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2634127	Unemployed is where I be! Got the axe at work today. Can't really say I am disappointed to be honest. Managment at our firm was pretty chicken shit, spineless and ungrateful. I put in on average 60-65 hours a week including weekends. Few months ago I had a pow-wow with my boss and her boss because they had concerns about my being happy there. I asked why generated this concerns and their answer flat out was "we aren't going to discuss specifics". Ok, then WTF did you bring it up? Then a few months later I get told my "tone" in my e-mails to an outsourcing company we were using was bad. I asked not once but twice what I said, what they would have liked me to have said, etc. No answer. Then a few weeks ago when I was working my ass off night, days and weekends I get told that my boss's boss had concerns about my productivity but that I shouldn't ring my hands over it. So today I get told I was being let go because of performance issues. Not one documented incident of said issues exists of course. Normally I would feel like shit for getting fired but in this case when you are working that hard for someone and all they can do is insist on more then do you dirty like that I am not so sure this isn't really a blessing in disguise.
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phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1455484	They're a good firm to work for if you're an attorney. They pay big time scratch to first year associates, and the billing hours requirements are pretty low too. However, if you're an IT guy and you see the help wanted sign for them, run. Run far away.
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06-01-2012, 07:31 PM	#102
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3124644	Sorry to hear that pete and hopefully you will land on your feet soon. Oh and I have a job opening but it is for nights plus I don't think we could afford you.
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