So I just lost my job....

[maximus maximus]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
I don't get all you people that say "that sucks man, I'm sorry for you"

Don't be sorry for him, it doesn't suck - this is a good thing. You don't need that lovely human job.

Now if you were being prosecuted or rather, being expected to pay back that 100 - that would suck.

As it stands, you really need to take a "who gives a fvck" approach to this. Your probably 16, living with mom and this was a SUMMER JOB. Its not like its your career.

Great words of encouragement, moron. :disgust:

The issue is that he is being punished for something that he did not do. It may be a job paying him 300k+ or a small summer job. That does not matter.

If he does not stand up for what is right at this point of his life, right now, he would never be able to do that for the reast of his life.

 

[Hossenfeffer]

If you didn't take the money, no, it's not fair.

If you took the money, yes, it's fair.

Is it a crappy thing? Hell yes, injustice sucks.

Is it going to ruin your future? Nope.

Will you have more free time? Yep.

Do I have annoying habit of answering my own questions? Hrmph.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: maximus maximus

Originally posted by: AMDZen
I don't get all you people that say "that sucks man, I'm sorry for you"

Don't be sorry for him, it doesn't suck - this is a good thing. You don't need that lovely human job.

Now if you were being prosecuted or rather, being expected to pay back that 100 - that would suck.

As it stands, you really need to take a "who gives a fvck" approach to this. Your probably 16, living with mom and this was a SUMMER JOB. Its not like its your career.

Great words of encouragement, moron. :disgust:

The issue is that he is being punished for something that he did not do. It may be a job paying him 300k+ or a small summer job. That does not matter.

If he does not stand up for what is right at this point of his life, right now, he would never be able to do that for the reast of his life.

Well, there's better fights to pick in life...especially ones where he's not so outgunned. And trust me, there's a big difference between a summer job at a theater and a 300K+ corp job. This "life altering" decision on whether to stand up and fight has no bearing on his character. It's better a life lesson learned.

 

[electrosoccertux]

If they can watch cams to see that the manager did not take it, then they should be able to watch it to see that you did not take it. Try calling the BBB, and if you are really feeling vicous, you could go to a small claims court to sue for the rest of the money you would have made for the summer. If you present yourself as a reasonable person it should not be an issue. Although in your case I cant say I would bother to go do this myself lol. If the theater is locally owned, you are screwed, if not you could go up higher. I think if you make enough noise they people up top will just tell the theater owner to just hire you back.

 

[MaxDepth]

If it is a chain movie theatre, get others to write the management from a website contact person.

I had a horrible experience at one theatre at the manager basically said meh. Well, writing the whole experience down and telling one of the chain management I got a personal phone call and he comped me some extra tickets to apologize. (A couple brought a toddler to a 8:50 PM showing of an R-rated movie, kids runs around and then woman actually changes the child during the movie! Manager says there was nothing wrong because the movie wasn't being shown after 9PM -when children under 7 aren't allowed.)

Point is, the bigger management do not want headaches from a single outfit in the chain. taking them to Better Business, calling a TV news reporter, telling your story to the newspaper, anything is causing trouble. And showing them that you were wrongfully fired for what amounts to theft is a headache they do not want. especially that you're innocent and that you are willing to go to great lengths to clear your name.


think about a future employer who wants to check your job history, especially a fed job. What was the reason for him leaving the job? because it was a summer job before school started back? Oh no, he stole $100 and we had to fire him.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

For the record, I'm 19 and in college. I was just looking for a supplement to my REAL job (teaching) over the summer for some extra spending money since textbooks have gotten so expensive. Like others have noted, it's a lame summer job and I don't care about losing it since I was going to quit in a week anyways so I could go back to school. I'm just fighting it on principle.

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: maximus maximus

Originally posted by: AMDZen
I don't get all you people that say "that sucks man, I'm sorry for you"

Don't be sorry for him, it doesn't suck - this is a good thing. You don't need that lovely human job.

Now if you were being prosecuted or rather, being expected to pay back that 100 - that would suck.

As it stands, you really need to take a "who gives a fvck" approach to this. Your probably 16, living with mom and this was a SUMMER JOB. Its not like its your career.

Great words of encouragement, moron. :disgust:

The issue is that he is being punished for something that he did not do. It may be a job paying him 300k+ or a small summer job. That does not matter.

If he does not stand up for what is right at this point of his life, right now, he would never be able to do that for the reast of his life.

Yea waste your time, as you say - "standing up for your rights" instead of just moving on. Anyone naive enough to waste their time on this rather then on finding another job would be learning the WRONG lesson. I like the other comment right below mine. Learn that life is not fair, and move on. Don't waste your time on it

 

[yowolabi]

Originally posted by: electrosoccertux
If they can watch cams to see that the manager did not take it, then they should be able to watch it to see that you did not take it. Try calling the BBB, and if you are really feeling vicous, you could go to a small claims court to sue for the rest of the money you would have made for the summer. If you present yourself as a reasonable person it should not be an issue. Although in your case I cant say I would bother to go do this myself lol. If the theater is locally owned, you are screwed, if not you could go up higher. I think if you make enough noise they people up top will just tell the theater owner to just hire you back.

Filing the grievance is enough. I wouldn't recommend trying to take this to court. I doubt you'd win, as they can fire you for any reason excepy your race,sex etc. Just let it go and take this as a lesson learned about the business world. That lesson is "CYA - Cover Your Ass". Whether it's in a movie theater where you always make the manager document the money he's taking, or a corporate job where you send everything by email and keep a record..... you always need to think about the things you could be blamed for if something goes wrong and take steps to ensure that they can't pin it on you. Be thankful you learned this early at a crappy summer job.

 

[ch33zw1z]

remember to say something about it the same day next time....that's not the worst bs i've seen management pull

 

[intogamer]

Did they have proof that you took it?

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: intogamer
Did they have proof that you took it?

they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: AMDZen

Originally posted by: intogamer
Did they have proof that you took it?

they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

At will work usually be means can be fired for any reason or no reason, IIRC.

Employers would do well to just say, "It's not working out". Becuase you also can't just accuse someone of something they didn't do....nor can you fire for something protected by the ADA.

...I mean, you CAN, but then the ex-employee does have legal recourse if they choose to take it.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

Yeah, I was never actually given a real reason why I was being fired. I assume it was either someone thought I took the money or that I simply lost the money, but both reasons are bull. The manager who took the money from my drawer lost it, and I sure as hell didn't steal it.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: AMDZen

Originally posted by: intogamer
Did they have proof that you took it?

they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

No they can't. Basic law FTW.

 

[electrosoccertux]

Originally posted by: AMDZen

Originally posted by: maximus maximus

Originally posted by: AMDZen
I don't get all you people that say "that sucks man, I'm sorry for you"

Don't be sorry for him, it doesn't suck - this is a good thing. You don't need that lovely human job.

Now if you were being prosecuted or rather, being expected to pay back that 100 - that would suck.

As it stands, you really need to take a "who gives a fvck" approach to this. Your probably 16, living with mom and this was a SUMMER JOB. Its not like its your career.

Great words of encouragement, moron. :disgust:

The issue is that he is being punished for something that he did not do. It may be a job paying him 300k+ or a small summer job. That does not matter.

If he does not stand up for what is right at this point of his life, right now, he would never be able to do that for the reast of his life.

Yea waste your time, as you say - "standing up for your rights" instead of just moving on. Anyone naive enough to waste their time on this rather then on finding another job would be learning the WRONG lesson. I like the other comment right below mine. Learn that life is not fair, and move on. Don't waste your time on it

You don't want this on your record. He would be correct to do all he can to correct this.

 

[SampSon]

That sucks, but who cares, it's a second bvllshit job.
Exact your revenge on the managers car.

 

[Svnla]

Why the manger that took the $100 bill and any money didn't leave any paperwork/withdraw slips? That's a big no no because I used to work in hotel/concession industry <Finance/IT audit>.

You have to have check and balance/paper trail on every transaction. When we went in the cash drawer to do upgrade <hardware and software>, we had to log in as us and print out tickets to have other managers/supervisors to sign/verify them.

 

[randay]

So what'd you spend the hundred bucks on? some weed? dude let me get a hit of that.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: AMDZen
they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

No they can't. Basic law FTW.

You suck at lawyering.

It's called "at-will employment." Yes, they can terminate you for any reason or no reason.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: AMDZen
they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

No they can't. Basic law FTW.

You suck at lawyering.

It's called "at-will employment." Yes, they can terminate you for any reason or no reason.

But if you use them as a reference, can the movie theater say we let go because a large amount of money went missing from your station?

 

[sash1]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: AMDZen
they don't need it, they can fire you for anything, anytime

No they can't. Basic law FTW.

You suck at lawyering.

It's called "at-will employment." Yes, they can terminate you for any reason or no reason.

why did you bring this thread back?

 

[Unheard]

What's with all the ressurected posts lately?

 

[randay]

No, really, what did you spend the 100 bucks on?

 

[Turin39789]

sounds like the manager knew you were leaving and felt like making $100 off of you

 

[kingtas]

Exactly. I can't believe there is not a form to annotate any exchange of cash that both parties sign.