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Got fired today

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Tuesday May 22 2007, @02:07PM
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Well, I guess my fine day job employers got wind of the fact that I've been activated to go on tour in Afghanistan, and rather than get served with the paperwork that activates job protection legislation for service members activated, they fired me.

I can't say I'm particularly surprised. There not much - hell, there is NO - loyalty in that company. Yet another company that could play the starring role in Office Space.

I suppose I should look up how to apply for the American version of Unemployment Insurance, given that I have been paying into it for 10 years now....

At least now I can start my work-up training with no distractions on that front.

So long Accurate Technologies, the worst decision I ever made.

DG

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  • I place a very high value on loyalty. Too many companies expect it from employees, but do not give it in return. I've been mostly fortunate in that regard, with a couple of notable exceptions.

    Accurate Technologies. I'll remember not to trust them, shoul
    • I intend to write a book about my experiences upon my return, so yes, if I have access to the Internet in theatre, I will continue to post updates.

      DG
      • FWIW you've already sold one copy;-)

        When I saw your JE Headline my first reaction was, "Holy crap! That doesn't sound like DG at all, he's way too competent to get fired." So sure enough... you got shafted. I don't know Canadian laws, but I agree wit

        • As much as there is a part of me that thirsts for revenge... the truth of it is that they are doing an excellent job of running the company into the ground on their own and don't need any assistance from me to accomplish that.

          A friend of mine once said "th
          • Good attitude. However, I would take a little time to check IF you are covered by the SSARA. You WERE an employee of a US company on US soil. I don't know if "allied military" counts, or if it must be "US military." Of course, if you don't wanna go back an
  • Not to soapbox, but this is as clear a case of "not supporting the troops" as I ever heard one. Doesn't sound like your style, but as the AC said, you could make a huge fuss over this, and they'd deserve it.
  • "Thank you for calling the Canadian Forces All Arms Fire Support Call Center. For service in English, please press one [slashdot.org] now. Pour service en francais, apressez sur le deux maintainent."

    I hope you make a point of including their name in your book.

  • Well, I suppose there is one small patch of Canada that you will most definitely not be defending.

    What a bunch of asshats.

    Good luck anyway, both with your deployment and when you get back.

    Cheers,

    Ethelred

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