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| Author: | Mecha [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | When it rains...it pours. |
The company I work for laid me off yesterday.  They cited bad financials for the company and my not being ready to come back to work, due to my medical condition. My FMLA expired at the end of sept and they had me on personal discretion leave, which didn't protect my position. as long as I'm still out on disability with dr.s orders,I can still collect long term disability. at least I have that and my health. Fucking sucks... |
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| Author: | wingnut0 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Mecha wrote: ...and my not being ready to come back to work, due to my medical condition.. "Well the company isn't doing too well, and you have cancer, so you're getting laid off." Is that legal? |
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| Author: | Rich [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Doesn't sound it, but I'm sure they have lawyers to spin it in the right direction. So sorry to hear this T. I know you must be under tremendous stress with all that's going on. |
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| Author: | Mecha [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Yeah, VA is a at-will employment state. companies can fire/lay you off for little to no reason. The laws protect THEM from being sued. These assholes would've laid me off even if I went back the monday following my last day of radiation. They decided weeks ago who was being laid off. Yeah, with our son du in Feb, this really couldn't have come at a worse time. |
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| Author: | ultrakaiju [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Wow, that is some terrible news and seriously cold shit. I really hope you can find something soon, I know how tough it is landing even something junky to pay the bills in this climate. |
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| Author: | coma21 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Tony that shit is awful man but remain positive man keep faith in the universe and it will all turn out as it needs to. |
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| Author: | ---NT--- [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Wow - I'm really sorry to hear it. "Capitalism" just makes me more and more angry with each passing day/month/year. Hang in there and hopefully things will turn around. |
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| Author: | brobles [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
It's extremely unfortunate to see this happen especially given your circumstances. Keep faith! I'm sure thing's will turn around. |
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| Author: | ungawa222 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Fucking UGHx1,000... very sorry to hear it, Tony, and I can appreciate how this makes you feel as a dad. I wish you the best as you move through this one, man... hang in!!! |
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| Author: | Mecha [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Thanks for the support everyone. Really appreciate the vibes. Yeah, looks like it will be up to some troll who works for the Virginia Employment Commission, and if I get unemployment benefits or not. As of now, Im on long term disability still and will get that until Im cleared by UVA to go back to work, ie: start looking for a new job. (I'll probably be cleared to return Jan 1) Then, I can file for unemployment benefits, after Im cleared. I really hope they take into consideration that I was let go while still fighting Cancer and wasn't cleared to go back to work yet. Its not my fault I couldn't go back to work yet...FFS. Its in God's hands now, I'll leave it up to him. |
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| Author: | Daimyo [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Fuck T, I'm so sorry to hear that. How can people even live with themselves. I hope this is just a temporary set back on your way to having things back to happy and normal in your life. |
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| Author: | Rich [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Mecha wrote: Thanks for the support everyone. Really appreciate the vibes. Yeah, looks like it will be up to some troll who works for the Virginia Employment Commission, and if I get unemployment benefits or not. As of now, Im on long term disability still and will get that until Im cleared by UVA to go back to work, ie: start looking for a new job. (I'll probably be cleared to return Jan 1) Then, I can file for unemployment benefits, after Im cleared. I really hope they take into consideration that I was let go while still fighting Cancer and wasn't cleared to go back to work yet. Its not my fault I couldn't go back to work yet...FFS. Its in God's hands now, I'll leave it up to him. Consider getting a lawyer, ask for pro bono. Explain your situation you never know what will pop up. Contact a local news station, they usually eat this shit up. But hang in there man. |
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| Author: | cyberann [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
I am sorry, Tony... I wish you the best of luck in finding a new job as soon as possible! |
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| Author: | sensensempompom [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
that's a horrible combo i hope things turn around quick stay up Mecha |
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| Author: | melek_taus [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Damn! Insensitive pricks! Stuff like this, although it really sucks and gets you down at the time, usually works out in your favor. Tough it out and I am sure you will come out ahead on the other side. |
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| Author: | Kingboy D [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Sorry to hear. I keep hearing crazy stories like this lately. Not good times. |
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| Author: | hellopike [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Keep your head up Tony. The universe may be transpiring to get you down, but don't let the universe win! That's what I say. You've got a wonderful wife (who collects toys!), good friends, and you're gonna be a Dad! You're a rich man in many ways, and that's what you need to focus on. You'll find a way to make it work! you're a stand-up guy! 
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| Author: | Cubensis [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Fuck. I'm so sorry they did that to you man, that's fucking shitty of them. Keep your head up dude. |
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| Author: | computerhair415 [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
What a bunch of dicks. It really doesn't sound legal, Stay positive homie. Maybe someone will grow a conscience. |
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| Author: | Mecha [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
And to top it all off, my Grandmother (Dad's mother) passed this morning in her sleep. What a year 2012 has been. Can't fucking wait until its over. 
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| Author: | blakewest [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
Tony, I'm so sorry to hear about your work and Grandmother. I do hope your healing proceeds well and things turn around soon. |
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| Author: | ---NT--- [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: When it rains...it pours. |
My condolences. Losing a loved one is always tough - and to do so after so many things have gone wrong must make it all the tougher. I hope you have lots of fond memories of her that you can use to help lift your spirits. |
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