Having Major Troubles!!!

[septemberbride06]

I am having a really really bad bad bad bad day!!!
This morning I found out the insurance company never got our check, so we do not have car insurance (for like a month). Who doesn't send a letter to let you know!!!???

Then, around 10:00 a.m. Joe was fired from his job!!! We are in the process of buying a house, and trying to buy a new car (new to us anyway!!).
I am sooooooooo depressed right now, I just needed to talk to somebody, and the only one's I could thik of our my Onewed girls!!!


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[ladymelissa]

I am so sorry to hear all of this! :hug:

I hope Joe can find a new job fast.

[AngelinLove]

Oh honey I am so sorry to hear about all that. Was there a reason that Joe lost his job? I am sure that everything will be fine, he will just have to apply for some unemployment while he looks for a new job. That should atleast help out!!!

[septemberbride06]

Oh honey I am so sorry to hear about all that. Was there a reason that Joe lost his job? I am sure that everything will be fine, he will just have to apply for some unemployment while he looks for a new job. That should atleast help out!!!

It was my fault. He worked in a factory, and was not allowed to have a cell phone, and apparently he forgot to put it on silent, and it went off. So, they fired him!!! :icon_barbar:

[ladymelissa]

It was my fault. He worked in a factory, and was not allowed to have a cell phone, and apparently he forgot to put it on silent, and it went off. So, they fired him!!! :icon_barbar:
Wow! Was that the first time it happened? That's harsh! Although he really should have left it in a locker or in the car or something, if they were that strict.

[AngelinLove]

It was my fault. He worked in a factory, and was not allowed to have a cell phone, and apparently he forgot to put it on silent, and it went off. So, they fired him!!! :icon_barbar:


Wow....that sucks!!! I am sorry, is there anyway that he can appeal it or something. Maybe tell them that someone was sick in the family or something and he had for emergency purposes or something?

[countrygirl]

Hey babe, sorry to hear about your day. Don't blame yourself about his job. It's not your fault it wasn't on vibrate. Hope that wasn't rude, but it's not your fault.

I hope your day gets better.

[septemberbride06]

Hey babe, sorry to hear about your day. Don't blame yourself about his job. It's not your fault it wasn't on vibrate. Hope that wasn't rude, but it's not your fault.

I hope your day gets better.

Thanks! I just feel like ****!! Now we will not be able to get the house, or the car, and what about x-mas???
:sob: :sob:

[countrygirl]

Thanks! I just feel like ****!! Now we will not be able to get the house, or the car, and what about x-mas???
:sob: :sob:

Maybe the house wasnt something that you were supposed to get right now, and this is god's way of telling you. That prob doesnt make you feel better, it you never know.

[NicksBride]

aww I am sorry. That dosen't seem fair, but don't blame yourself.

[Kacie_bride]

Oh goodness. I am so sorry to hear about that. Even if he was not supposed to have the phone that is very harsh. Shouldn't there be a first warning or something? That is horrible. There are defiantely worse offenses that could have happened. Hugs your way!!! :hug:

[brewsells]

Sorry to hear about the bad luck.. That is really harsh for a cell phone.. There are much worse things, that's for sure. Things will all work out.. Don't worry.

[rainbowtreat]

I am sorry to hear about this. I am sure things will work out soon enough. Don't stress out too bad. I know easier said then done, been there before. Just know if you need us we are here.

[mariaandmanish]

I'm soo sorry to hear about Joe losing his job, and I agree that it's totally not your fault! I also agree that that's way harsh!!! Unemployment should help you out in the meantime, and I'm sure that Joe will find a new job soon! Good luck, I'm sending positive thoughts your way!

[Panthers Bride]

Ohhhh I'm sorry that Joe lost his job. However, unlike the other posters I don't think it was harsh that he lost his job. Maybe because I work with a lot of factory managers and owners, and can see things from their viewpoint. In fact, some of them will fire people for even having a cell phone out on the floor. If it's a policy that was explained when he was hired, then it needs to be enforced for everyone ALL of the time. Plus, depending on what he does, the ring of a cell phone could disrupt the machines, because of the pitch and tone. If he's a good worker, he'll find a new (and probably better) job in no time. In fact, if that's the only reason he got fired, he can still put that company down as a reference. And you can bet that Joe will never break company policy again.

[Jenn060306]

I'm sorry to hear Joe lost his job. I hope that something better comes up soon so you guys won't have to much trouble getting the house and new car. Good Luck with everything!

[hummingbird521]

so sorry to hear about Joe losing his job. That is horrible. Was it his first offense? seems harsh to me if it was his first time. Unemployment should help and maybe he can find something quickly and still get the house.

[septemberbride06]

Ohhhh I'm sorry that Joe lost his job. However, unlike the other posters I don't think it was harsh that he lost his job. Maybe because I work with a lot of factory managers and owners, and can see things from their viewpoint. In fact, some of them will fire people for even having a cell phone out on the floor. If it's a policy that was explained when he was hired, then it needs to be enforced for everyone ALL of the time. Plus, depending on what he does, the ring of a cell phone could disrupt the machines, because of the pitch and tone. If he's a good worker, he'll find a new (and probably better) job in no time. In fact, if that's the only reason he got fired, he can still put that company down as a reference. And you can bet that Joe will never break company policy again.
he didn't work directly for the company. he worked through a temp. service. But, nothing was ever explained to him, however, he knew they were not allowed, but the phone call he took (in the bathroom) was very important. (Family matter). They gave him no chances to explain. Didn't even offer an explanation. He just assumed that he was being fired for the phone call.
In my opinion, it shouldn't matter what their policies are. It was an IMPORTANT phone call!

and, he technically was not on the floor.

[ladymelissa]

If he was in the bathroom, how did they find out? Maybe he got fired b/c he was in the bathroom without permission when he wasn't supposed to be on break.

Two, define important. Important to me would be death of a very close relative (wife, parent, child) or a very close relative is in the hospital after a terrible accident or something.

[septemberbride06]

If he was in the bathroom, how did they find out? Maybe he got fired b/c he was in the bathroom without permission when he wasn't supposed to be on break.

Two, define important. Important to me would be death of a very close relative (wife, parent, child) or a very close relative is in the hospital after a terrible accident or something.

Important: He has a P.O. The were calling because our car insurance company never received our money order so they were calling to tell him he may have a warrant, not to drive, because he may go to jail.
See. he has an SR-22 froma driving while suspended he got last december, so he was assigned to a P.O. and given 100 community service. Another part of the offer was the SR-22 which just a little insight on it forthose who don't know. You MUST keep insurance on your vehicle, if you don't it's like ignoring a restraining order...you'r in contempt of court.
Now, in my opinion this is important, but who knows.

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Also, they do not need permission to go to the bathroom from what i'm told.???

[ladymelissa]

Important: He has a P.O. The were calling because our car insurance company never received our money order so they were calling to tell him he may have a warrant, not to drive, because he may go to jail.
See. he has an SR-22 froma driving while suspended he got last december, so he was assigned to a P.O. and given 100 community service. Another part of the offer was the SR-22 which just a little insight on it forthose who don't know. You MUST keep insurance on your vehicle, if you don't it's like ignoring a restraining order...you'r in contempt of court.
Now, in my opinion this is important, but who knows.

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Also, they do not need permission to go to the bathroom from what i'm told.???
About the insurance, that is important but I assume the PO called you about the problem and you called Joe, at least in an earlier post you said you felt bad that it was you who called him and that may have gotten him fired. Now all you had to do is call the ins. co. and give them a credit card number or a bank account number and pay the premium and your ins. is reinstated. Thus avoiding the need to call him or he could have had his phone off and you could have left a message that you would need to pick him up or send a cab to get him. It was important, but not "drop what you are doing b/c there is no other way to handle the situation," important.

In a factory esp. when production is running and you have a job that is pertinent to the line moving, you have to stay at your station until you are cleared to leave, meaning there is a replacement for you. If you just walk away the line goes down and every second of downtime is lost productivity, which costs the company tons of money in parts that aren't getting made and in paying people to stand around doing nothing b/c there is no new part on which they can perform their function.

Regular breaks are built into the schedule during which you are supposed to use the restroom and eat and do whatever else you need to do. Managers and supervisors are well aware that sometimes nature calls when it isn't break time, but that is when you flag one of them down and they either get a replacement or step in until you can get back. The line must run at all times.

All of this is pretty pointless at this time as the milk is spilled and I just hope that Joe can find another, hopefully better job. Make sure the new companies policies are clearly spelled out so he can observe them and excel at the new job. Best wishes to both of you.

[mlm063007]

I was just wondering what company he worked for?

Clayton used to work in a factory, and could take a break anytime that he wanted (for the bathroom). There were even times the supervisor would come over and talk to him, about nothing, for quite a while. So saying that a factory line "shuts down" because one person walked away is not completely true. (Although I am sure there are some were this IS the case)

Also the fact that he had to have an SR-22 filing with the state is a big deal. Its not the same thing as just getting your insurance reinstated. At work I work have to deal with customers who have to have this done and a little thing like not getting a money order IS A HUGE DEAL. If he were to leave work not knowing, he could go to jail.

Although I do think that he should not have had his cell phone with him, I still think that he should have at least been given a warning.

[FCristina]

It was my fault. He worked in a factory, and was not allowed to have a cell phone, and apparently he forgot to put it on silent, and it went off. So, they fired him!!! :icon_barbar:

Do not blame your self. It wont be good for you. It will make you feel worst.
And, btw, I dont know much about rules, but I suppose that a factory can not fired a person like that, just because of a cell phone. Ok, it it against of the internal rules, but it is that a reason enough? Shouldnt he talk to someone who knows about labour laws?

[Panthers Bride]

Ohh didn't realize he was in the bathroom. That's weird.
Are you sure he was fired, and not that the assignment ended?
I do staffing, and I know that we sometimes have employers who call us and tell us to end someone's assigment, just because it slows down and there is not enough work. Joe needs to find out, because if that's what happened and the agency doesn't offer him another job (of course they can offer him a job that pays less and then they cover their butts), then he is eligible for unemployment from the agency. He needs to talk to the agency for sure.

[ladymelissa]

Ok, it it against of the internal rules, but it is that a reason enough? Shouldnt he talk to someone who knows about labour laws?
In some states here, that is more than reason enough. Ohio, for example, is a state in which you do not have a "right to work." That means you can be let go at any time for any reason or even no reason at all. You would still qualify for unemployment benefits, but a company would not need a reason to fire you.

[theweddinghelper]

I am so sorry for everything you are going through! Let me know if you need someone to talk to, I am here for you. You and your hubby will be in my prayers sweetie! :)