Ooopps... Suspended!

uber soldat · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:22

Just look upon it as being a new opportunity, get a job with a company that isn't run by morons.

Dj_Jestar · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:25

Energize said:
A jab in jest != assault and we all know he was fired because they didn't want to make a redundancy, the judges in courts aren't complete idiots (usually).

Absolute tosh. So much as placing my hand on your shoulder is assault. Jabbing someone is definitely assault. Unwanted Physical contact is assault.

richyb_safc · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:26

good effort, and congratulations for taking it so well.

to be fair, it is probably the best story you are going to be part of, so enjoy it!!

matt_fsr · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:27

Skyfall said:
What exactly do I do when I apply for a job and they ask why I left my previous job?!

1) Lie

2) Skip that job off your CV if possible

3) Be truthful, explain scenario, with a signed statement off your mate saying it was all a big misunderstanding. *Also carry a rabbits foot in your pocket, cross your fingers and find a 4 leaf clover before the interview. Possibly underneath a black cat... *

Raikiri · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:27

Skyfall said:
Yea, I'll never even touch another human being in a place of work again.

What exactly do I do when I apply for a job and they ask why I left my previous job?!

A disagreement with a fellow colleague made it an uncomfortable place in which to work, you left in order to do what was best for the company and to reduce the chance of any further conflicts.

Just don't mention the sandwich.

Cosimo · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:28

Skyfall said:
The other guy also got the sack.

So there is some justice.

Skyfall said:
Yes I will be at least appealing it.

How long is that likely to last?

Knubje · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:28

Good luck finding a job in the current economic climate! Sounds like it was a little extreme to be fired (even though arguably justified).

Well done on taking it so well, I assume you are not directly up **** creek without a paddle? I.E - No money for mortgage payments, etc?

bledd · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:28

how many people saw it happen?

you and the other guy should just deny anything happened at all, and say that they are victimising you for no reason

then try and get your jobs back

V4NT0M · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:29

Raikiri said:
Just don't mention the sandwich.

I can see it now;

"Why did you leave your previous job?"
"Well you see, if you have a sandwich and cut it in two..."

Energize · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:29

Dj_Jestar said:
Absolute tosh. So much as placing my hand on your shoulder is assault. Jabbing someone is definitely assault. Unwanted Physical contact is assault.

Unwanted physical contact is not assault otherwise restraining someone from jumping off a bridge would be considered assault.

To commit assault, you must cause the other person to apprehend unlawful violence.

antijoke · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:29

Signing on at the job centre may be an issue, they send a letter to your previous employer to find out why you were let go. I hope that doesn't have any impact on any payments you may be entitled too.

All the best looking for a new job and with the appeal. Would you want to go back if it got over turned?

JRS · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:30

Knubje said:
Good luck finding a job in the current economic climate!

Why? I started a new job at the beginning of the month for more money than I was getting at my old job and with better hours. The work is out there, you've just got to go looking for it.

Indy500 · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:31

If you say that you did this job and were fired, the DWP will ask your employer for a reference. If they then hear that you were dismissed for physical violence, you're not doing yourself any favours...

JRS said:
Why? I started a new job at the beginning of the month for more money than I was getting at my old job and with better hours. The work is out there, you've just got to go looking for it.

Not much of a statement to go on is it?

Duke · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:32

Take it on the chin... oh wait you already have

Hope you get sorted.

Tom|Nbk · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:32

JRS said:
Why? I started a new job at the beginning of the month for more money than I was getting at my old job and with better hours. The work is out there, you've just got to go looking for it.

Fact that there is less work at the moment so it will be slightly harder just because you got lucky and walked into another doesn't mean he will. He is going to find it hard to find another job.

Skyfall what did you do previously?

V4NT0M · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:34

anticonscience said:
Signing on at the job centre may be an issue, they send a letter to your previous employer to find out why you were let go. I hope that doesn't have any impact on any payments you may be entitled too.

All the best looking for a new job and with the appeal. Would you want to go back if it got over turned?

Good question, I liked the job and we were a close knit team, we all got along really well and everyone on my team are already down about what's happened to the both of us.

It just seems to me such a minor thing to be fired over. The worst part is that I was actually good at my job.

uber soldat · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:36

sr4470 said:
If you say that you did this job and were fired, the DWP will ask your employer for a reference. If they then hear that you were dismissed for physical violence, you're not doing yourself any favours...

Not much of a statement to go on is it?

Dont lie to the job centre obviously lol, nothing wrong with a bit of creative thinking when applying for actual jobs tho

Knubje · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:38

Skyfall said:
Good question, I liked the job and we were a close knit team, we all got along really well and everyone on my team are already down about what's happened to the both of us.

It just seems to me such a minor thing to be fired over. The worst part is that I was actually good at my job.

What did you do? Are there other jobs in the area requiring that skillset?

Get out there and get looking for a job you BUM!

Btw: The MRS and I always have the conversation about the sandwhich and cutting it in half. I'd say two rounds of bread put together and cut in half makes 2 sandwhiches. She calls them half sandwhiches. After the argument we usually have make up sandwhich.

Indy500 · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:40

uber soldat said:
Dont lie to the job centre obviously lol, nothing wrong with a bit of creative thinking when applying for actual jobs tho

He'd better have something to fall back then

Tom|Nbk · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:42

uber soldat said:
Dont lie to the job centre obviously lol, nothing wrong with a bit of creative thinking when applying for actual jobs tho

Need to apply to at least two jobs each time you go down and provide proof and show how you've been searching for jobs etc. He's got a lot of creative writing ahead of him