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My point exactly - just find out where you stand in each scenario
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My point exactly - just find out where you stand in each scenario
I've got rid of three employees in the past two years and all three 'resigned', it worked out in both our favours because They didn't get sacked and I didn't fire anyone so if I do have to at some point and it ends at a tribunal that person cannot say I'm trigger happy with the firings. Don't assume just because they are choosing not to fire him they don't have the ammunition to do it, the are sometimes benefits to seeking diplomatic solutions.
Tbh I'd be inclined to say nothing or as little as possible until I'd consulted a solicitor.
I do like this suggestion
But tbh without really details of what has happened it is kind of hard to give a real answer. Go find a lawyer for advice explain your situation (as I most likely wouldn't post details of a work issue on a public forum...) and see what they say.
All you are going to find here really is either people telling you to see a laywer, people telling you to take the offer, people asking for more info and people screaming fishcake.
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You're not going to get fantasmic advice here.
You're in a crummy situation and would hate to be there myself... personally, I think you could get a better settlement deal from them... however what you've described is not a reason for dismissal!
Best thing you can do is contact a solicitor specialising in emplyment law.
In the mean time, give ACAS a call - http://www.acas.org.uk - they will give you good advice as a starting point
You're in a crummy situation and would hate to be there myself... personally, I think you could get a better settlement deal from them... however what you've described is not a reason for dismissal!
Best thing you can do is contact a solicitor specialising in emplyment law.
In the mean time, give ACAS a call - http://www.acas.org.uk - they will give you good advice as a starting point
You mentioned that you did something wrong so I would be tempted to take their offer which doesn't seem so bad (being wary of the fact that when you finish your current project they could just fire you).
I would however get it all in writing first.
I would however get it all in writing first.
Do you like your job? How is the pay, benefits, bonus? Would you be sad to leave? I'm just wondering if maybe it's worth swallowing your pride, apologizing for your behavior (which you admit is a problem) and asking for another chance. Suggest a probationary period or something?
In my position I have a lot to lose - you can bet your backside I would do whatever it takes to keep my job!
In my position I have a lot to lose - you can bet your backside I would do whatever it takes to keep my job!
Well, the pay isn't as good as it could be, hence part of my air of dissatisfaction - however, in most other respects it's a great job, and I'm unlikely to get anything as good any time soon... Oh, done the whole apologising grovelling thing too.
I got a very similar offer from my old job, even including the finishing off a project bit, the MD took a dislike to me so wanted me out, they'd passed instruction to my boss to offer me the deal, however my boss overheard me being offered a job (which he knew I'd applied for) and didn't want to drop himself in it if they found out he'd known about the other job.
don't do anything, they can and may just fire you, in which case you will begin a long and protracted unfair dismissal case which you may well win in the end but will be a lot of hassle, if I was you I would negotiate hard and not leave until you are sure you can not get any more.
Also what ever they say, they are probably heading for financial trouble so best to get out anyway, if they were mega busy, they would be worried about holding on to you.
Also what ever they say, they are probably heading for financial trouble so best to get out anyway, if they were mega busy, they would be worried about holding on to you.
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Just say that you have spoke to Citizens Advice, and from that have been pit in touch with an Employment Law Solicitor. No need to say anymore until you have seeked out legal advice (you will probably get your first appt free).
When you do see them, show the lawyer the email - be 100% honest about what you have done wrong and why they want this (including any hard evidence they may have ie appraisals etc).
Thats what id do anyway, no point agreeing to anything unless you are shafted legally.
When you do see them, show the lawyer the email - be 100% honest about what you have done wrong and why they want this (including any hard evidence they may have ie appraisals etc).
Thats what id do anyway, no point agreeing to anything unless you are shafted legally.
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So you have a rather caustic, no-bull**** personality?
That's not grounds for firing unless it's seriously impacting the delivery of your responsibilities. Which it doesn't sound like it is.
That's not grounds for firing unless it's seriously impacting the delivery of your responsibilities. Which it doesn't sound like it is.
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will be interesting to see where this thread goes and if the OP keeps us updated over the long haul of whatever he decides to do.
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They're not allowed to bad-mouth you. At the minimum they would just state what dates you worked there. Future employers will almost certainly want to know why you left, and just receiving employments dates and "no comment" from your current job might set alarm bells ringing. The one good thing about your current offer is that you might get a half-decent reference at least.
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