Isn't that just a kick in the pants

Dagney · 09-09-2004, 09:57 PM

The long and the short of it.

The short
I was accused of not doing my job - (which I do not recall NOT doing...seeing that I show up there every day) and then destroying paperwork to hide the fact that I didn't do what I was supposed to do.

The long
There were application files in my desk drawer for a particular client. (Which is where they are supposed to be). Said provider called Friday to talk to my backup (while I was out of the office moving), and ask questions about their enrollment. Backup pulled the files, found two applications that were not entered into the system correctly but were signed off on. (Out of a batch of approximately 45 that were entered that day, all of which were similar numbers, it's not unheard of). Copies were made of these applications and put back in my drawer.(This I was not informed of until TODAY) I returned to the office on Wednesday - had already been informed of the issue (had emails forwarded home during the move) and started looking for the backup paperwork to see what happened.
The paperwork wasn't there. I searched my entire desk, I couldn't find it anywhere. It's not in any file, in any folder, in any place I may have taken it. It did not get mixed up in any of the personal papers I brought home (I checked), was not in my recycle bin (I checked), was not in any of my other piles of paper. (I checked). My manager went through my files - it did not turn up. Curious - as Alice would say.
So, here's the deal.
Last week, I filed an ethics complaint regarding my boss with my project manager. Boss (B) manages by fear - telling her employees constantly - to keep their resume's updated, because they may be needed (handy trick there, considering I needed it today). Doesn't communicate vital information and then beats us over the heads with it when we get something wrong. And basically is an all around bitch.
One week, to the day, this happens. I don't see it as a coincidence. I see it as an attempt to build a case to get rid of someone who blew a whistle.
Today during my - well, I'm not quite sure what to call it, I was told that I was being separated from the company, and that I was not eligible for a severance package. (UC was not mentioned). I was told that I could not work for the company again (not that I would want to). And was basically accused of futzin around every day, then shredding paperwork to hide that fact. (Hard to believe considering that everyone who knows and works with me knows that I work my tail off) When I had the chance to speak, I stated that it just seemed a little too convenient to me - and it was the perfect opportunity for a manager to get rid of someone she didn't like working with.
She did not deny it.
I was not presented with anything to sign stating that I accepted or disputed the actions taken against me. I was not given the opportunity to defend myself (not that there really would be a way to, with documentation missing). Nor was I able to speak with the Project Managers who had the final say in the matter.
I had nothing to gain by doing what they are accusing me of doing, nor did I have anything to gain by lying about it. I always own up to whatever it is that I do wrong. My employment with this company was good, I've been given multiple client compliments, performance bonuses, kudos from higher management, as well as being one of the only people that knows what I know. (I'm not boasting, unfortunately, no one else wanted to learn what it is that I know) I had one verbal warning in the past about being tardy (when you drive over an hour one way, you run the risk of being late), and have had no complaints since. 3 years ago I had a written warning for attendance, but that has also not been an issue since.
To me, this feels like a personal vendetta - and I just can't see why this particular extreme was called for.

So, I've been sending out my resume like ships on the way to Troy, applied for UC online (the Internet is nice sometimes), and am trying to figure out if I've got a case that I should present to an attorney.

That's where it stands right now - I'm tired, and my eyes are burning from crying and searching for a job, so, I'm headed off to bed.

wolf · 09-11-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagney

am trying to figure out if I've got a case that I should present to an attorney.

Let the employment attorney you talk to figure that one out. Don't guess.

Sorry to hear that this happened. There's never a good time for it, but now is particularly rough.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-11-2004, 03:07 PM

DANGER - DANGER - DANGER

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Thanks for the advice folks...I'm thinking about all of it, and will let you know what I decide.

Don't think about it long because it's natural to start rationalizing to make sense of it. That just clouds the truth. Go after them, even if you have another offer.

09-09-2004, 09:57 PM	#1
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	The long and the short of it. The short I was accused of not doing my job - (which I do not recall NOT doing...seeing that I show up there every day) and then destroying paperwork to hide the fact that I didn't do what I was supposed to do. The long There were application files in my desk drawer for a particular client. (Which is where they are supposed to be). Said provider called Friday to talk to my backup (while I was out of the office moving), and ask questions about their enrollment. Backup pulled the files, found two applications that were not entered into the system correctly but were signed off on. (Out of a batch of approximately 45 that were entered that day, all of which were similar numbers, it's not unheard of). Copies were made of these applications and put back in my drawer.(This I was not informed of until TODAY) I returned to the office on Wednesday - had already been informed of the issue (had emails forwarded home during the move) and started looking for the backup paperwork to see what happened. The paperwork wasn't there. I searched my entire desk, I couldn't find it anywhere. It's not in any file, in any folder, in any place I may have taken it. It did not get mixed up in any of the personal papers I brought home (I checked), was not in my recycle bin (I checked), was not in any of my other piles of paper. (I checked). My manager went through my files - it did not turn up. Curious - as Alice would say. So, here's the deal. Last week, I filed an ethics complaint regarding my boss with my project manager. Boss (B) manages by fear - telling her employees constantly - to keep their resume's updated, because they may be needed (handy trick there, considering I needed it today). Doesn't communicate vital information and then beats us over the heads with it when we get something wrong. And basically is an all around bitch. One week, to the day, this happens. I don't see it as a coincidence. I see it as an attempt to build a case to get rid of someone who blew a whistle. Today during my - well, I'm not quite sure what to call it, I was told that I was being separated from the company, and that I was not eligible for a severance package. (UC was not mentioned). I was told that I could not work for the company again (not that I would want to). And was basically accused of futzin around every day, then shredding paperwork to hide that fact. (Hard to believe considering that everyone who knows and works with me knows that I work my tail off) When I had the chance to speak, I stated that it just seemed a little too convenient to me - and it was the perfect opportunity for a manager to get rid of someone she didn't like working with. She did not deny it. I was not presented with anything to sign stating that I accepted or disputed the actions taken against me. I was not given the opportunity to defend myself (not that there really would be a way to, with documentation missing). Nor was I able to speak with the Project Managers who had the final say in the matter. I had nothing to gain by doing what they are accusing me of doing, nor did I have anything to gain by lying about it. I always own up to whatever it is that I do wrong. My employment with this company was good, I've been given multiple client compliments, performance bonuses, kudos from higher management, as well as being one of the only people that knows what I know. (I'm not boasting, unfortunately, no one else wanted to learn what it is that I know) I had one verbal warning in the past about being tardy (when you drive over an hour one way, you run the risk of being late), and have had no complaints since. 3 years ago I had a written warning for attendance, but that has also not been an issue since. To me, this feels like a personal vendetta - and I just can't see why this particular extreme was called for. So, I've been sending out my resume like ships on the way to Troy, applied for UC online (the Internet is nice sometimes), and am trying to figure out if I've got a case that I should present to an attorney. That's where it stands right now - I'm tired, and my eyes are burning from crying and searching for a job, so, I'm headed off to bed. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

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