Out of a job

[underpaidrn]

I came into work this morning as usual and told the owner of the company that I was looking for a new position that made more money. I told him I wished him and his company well and held no hard feelings. The administrator of the home health side, which is where I worked, found out that I was looking for another position and fired me on the spot. I didn't even have a chance to talk with anyone. I was escorted out of the building as though a common criminal. I was working at a pay rate half of what I usually made. I was leaving because the administrator I worked for was incompetent and could not get the agency started without my skills and knowledge. Needless to say, I am now unemployed, I may lose my home and car and I feel as low as a whale's belly. I have never been treated like this and I don't even know where to turn. I am at a loss as to how to handle this. I'm crying so hard now I can hardly type. I did not go to the administrator and tell her that I was looking elsewhere because she was the reason I was leaving and I didn't want to leave with hard feelings. I've learned some hard lessons here. 1. Never be honest and tell someone what you are doing, even if it's to give them a heads up as to what is coming. 2. Never, ever discuss any concerns with anyone as it will do you in no matter how truthful the concerns are. 3. Scum always seems to rise to the top. Thanks for letting me vent.

[EmmaG, RN]

Thank you all so much. It means so very much to hear support. I live in a small town and opportunities are not many. I don't have any savings left as I used them up this year working at a position that was half of what I used to make. It sucks so bad. I felt like a common criminal being escorted out. I haven't even told my husband yet. He's going to flip out. I can truly understand why people go over the edge.

:angryfire

This infuriates me.

I have never felt so worthless in my entire life. I just can't stop crying.

YOU are not the worthless one in this scenario...

*hugs*

[ozned]

I'm so sorry! What a lousy thing for them to do! It sounds like you're better off without them. Hopefully for your sanity, Hubby will feel the same way we do. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason. It's going to be ok. I agree with the other posters, file for unemployment and explore your options. It problably won't get to this but you may even be able to pay interest only payments on the house/car if you call and explain your situation. Best of luck!

[nyapa, RN]

Isn't it terrible when honesty is no longer the best policy? I'm really sorry this has happened to you...I can't imagine how it feels. (((Hugs)))

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Yoo-hoo! Underpaid! How are you today?

[underpaidrn]

Yoo-hoo! Underpaid! How are you today?

Thanks everyone. Underpaidrn is doing a lot better today. I went for a job interview that an employer found on monster.com and things went well. I have to come back next Wednesday for another interview with the owner of the company. It would mean I would be an administrator for six home health agencies in Virginia. Sounds like a lot of work, but I am up to the challenge. Thanks for all the votes of support. I know in my heart that there is a reason for this, but sometimes it's hard when you take it personally. I will get through this and I will survive. Thanks again everyone and I will let ya'll know how it goes next week!

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I lived your story about 6 months ago. I called the owner to tell her what had happened. 25+ years and with 9 agencies she had only ever fired one person. She told me I was not fired, she went to the branch and fired both the DON and her cohort! I ended up staying there on a PRN basis and it has worked out beautifully. I am working 32 hours a week now in Medical Imaging and it's an awesome good job. Better pay, no weekends, no holidays, easy paced. Something better will definately come along. Remember God does not close a door without opening a window. I hope you get the administrator job and run those vindictive biddies out of business and turn them green with envy. For me Justice & Revenge was very sweet indeed. Best of Luck.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

Thanks everyone. Underpaidrn is doing a lot better today. I went for a job interview that an employer found on monster.com and things went well. I have to come back next Wednesday for another interview with the owner of the company. It would mean I would be an administrator for six home health agencies in Virginia. Sounds like a lot of work, but I am up to the challenge. Thanks for all the votes of support. I know in my heart that there is a reason for this, but sometimes it's hard when you take it personally. I will get through this and I will survive. Thanks again everyone and I will let ya'll know how it goes next week!

I was thinking about you, today, also. I wish you luck with your new position, and next time, if you are even dreaming about leaving, do not tell a soul; just make sure that you have your duckies in order so that you can leave at your own accord.

[Ms Kylee]

I went through this stuff back in April... I was told that I no longer had a job and to tell the unemployment office it was due to a lack of work and they wouldn't fight my unemployment. Well, wouldn't you know it.. the creeps told the unemployment office I was "discharged" because I didn't show up for work on Good Friday and didn't call in.... Never mind that I had permission to take the day off. Unemployment was denied, I appealed, denied again, appealed again, got a hearing and didn't the creeps show up and lie about me making me look like I was the worst employee on the planet.... a month later, the decision comes... I won.... it was worth the 5 months of hell just to win and beat them at their own game. Thing was, they wanted to get rid of me, and this was the stupid excuse that they used.... and if they would have just waited, I would have quit 6 weeks later cause I got a new job.

So don't think it was your fault that you're no longer employed... it's the jerks that you used to work for's fault. Sadly, employers just don't give a care about employees.....