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Default Nov 21, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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Well, last Friday I went to sign my severance papers. I ran into the other fired guy. It turns out that he had the same feeling, that there was a clear change in how he was being treated by the editor and our boss. Things that were acceptable were suddenly not and everything was being nitpicked and rejected for the silliest things, making it impossible for him to meet the targets. He said it looked like they were probably trying to get him to quit, but he didn’t expect to be fired at this juncture.

It was validating to hear that. I think it is clearly our boss’ M.O. and once she has you in her sights, for whatever reason, neither he nor I can really pinpoint why she turned against us, you will be gone one way or another. He was impressed I managed to drag it out so long. He said when I was on leave, there were constant closed door meetings between our boss, her boss and HR, probably discussing the workers’ comp investigation.

I got my check and deposited right away, so it is now completely over. It’s a relief.

On Monday government offices were FINALLY open. There have been constant strikes lately. That meant I could go submit the appeal for those 18 days of leave that my insurer doesn’t want to pay.

On Tuesday I went to go see about my unemployment insurance. I’d never had a work contract here before, I had always worked freelance. So, I was not sure how they system operates. I was given two options: either taking the lump sum in my individual unemployment account or receiving that plus graduated payments for the next 5 months that works out to over three times what I had in the individual account. The catch is I have to sign up for a national job bank. There, companies can contact me if they see my resume and want to interview me. You have to go to at least half the interviews offered. There are also some job search seminars and if I am called to go, I have to go. So, there are some requirements I have to meet, but it seems worth it to receive the extra money, especially considering how bad the economy is likely to get with the unrest here.

At least I am feeling a bit more relaxed about finances after that.
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Default Dec 02, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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Hi Rechu!

I haven't been here as much recently, but I saw your post. I can't believe it all ended up like this - and it must have been incredibly stressful to go through! But, I'm glad that you're finally out of that awful situation, and that the unemployment will provide some help as you look for a new job.

Signing up for the job bank... even though it sounds a little stressful, it also sounds like it could, possibly, be helpful. Who knows, maybe something better and more interesting will come out of it? And, I think you're right, it's worth it for the extra payments.

Good luck with your job search, I hope you find something a billion times better than that last place!
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Default May 28, 2020 at 06:33 AM
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Haha, this is too funny. The other day my husband was looking up something on LinkedIn. He asked me if I remembered the name of the replacement that they had lined up when they wanted to fire me. I told him her name, and he looked her up. According to her account, she only worked from September to December there. I was ultimately let go in November; she barely lasted longer than me. Yet again, it is clear that my former department is toxic, due to the manager. Almost no one lasts.

I wonder if she quit or was fired. Looking at the time frame, they may have fired her in the probationary three month period, so that her contract did not become indefinite, which would have happened automatically after 3 months.

He also noticed that they were looking to hire a research assistant. The job description was the same as what I used to do, although my title was researcher. It's probably to pay people less for the same work.

I am so lucky I am out of there.
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Default Jun 02, 2020 at 05:38 AM
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From time to time I need a small vacation and rest from work otherwise I will be nonproductive. Twice I got fired after vacation lol
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Default Jun 16, 2020 at 05:16 AM
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It is important to stay relaxed
I am using some quotes from successful people and it inspire me every time
Try it too

Stay well

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