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Legal advice needed on lay-off? |
| Message Name: |
Burning Bridges |
| Date Posted: |
01/22/2002 |
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I have worked(laid off on tuesday) with a consulting company for almost two years and have received excellent feedback/remarks as well as reviews throughout the time I was with the company. I work in Marketing, and on tuesday half our team was cut. My problem is that one of the people who was not let go is having an affair with the CEO. This person has minimal experience in marketing(I have over six years) and as a result is not considered a tremendous asset to the team. I have been an extremly loyal employee since I started with the company, however I now feel hurt and even a bit angry. If I was sleeping with the CEO would I have been laid off? I don't know if I can/should pursue this issue or possibly take legal action? Maybe I am just feeling scared and vulnerable about losing my career, my home, etc.
Any and all advice/input is greatly appreciated! |
| Message: |
Let it go.
You cannot control whether or not you have a job, even with a stellar performance.
With half of your team being cut, even if "she" was let go, you would more than likely have lost your job too.
You've focused on this unfair treatment instead of facing the real truth which is you've lost your job thru no fault of your own.
That hurts terribly and now you are forced to deal with it. What happens if my job search takes longer and I can't pay my bills?
Forgive me for being blunt, but you'll need to truly assess your finances. Suing, even if it were possible won't change the reality of your situation.
As an experienced marketing person, you are always in demand. Focus on what you brought to that job and what you can bring to another one.
Most importantly, don't burn your bridges as you'll need references from this company.
If former employees were able to sue for unfair treatment, the court dockets would be full.
This is truly a horrible situation for you and I wish you the very best of luck.
The decisions about who to let go have been made. I'm afraid you cannot undo the job loss and risk being viewed as a disgruntled employee.
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