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(Message started by: Tiannia on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:21pm)

Title: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:21pm
Well, we HAD it all set to go to San Diego in Jan.  Well that is out the door.

I got ito work at 7am this morning to be fired at 8am.

Now we are trying to decide if we stay here in Vegas or move.  There is nothing holding us here.  And well, I grew up i nthis town and I never reall wanted to move here, but the money was good.

Now What?

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by LeLimey on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:32pm
Tia I'm sorry, can you appeal or anything?

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by brewcrew on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:41pm
Whaddya get fired for?

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Redd715 on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:42pm
Well wasn't THAT a special Holiday Bonus .....

NOT!

Unfortuneately, Helen, Most states in the USA are  work at will states, and unless she was union, there isn't really an appeals process.  


Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by JeffB on Nov 27th, 2006, 4:58pm
Seems companies in Nevada make it a point to let you know they are an "At Will" state. Sons of Bitches.

I will never live there again!

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by echo on Nov 27th, 2006, 5:08pm
That just plain sucks.  Sorry this has come to be.  What's behind the next door will be so much better.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by taraann on Nov 27th, 2006, 5:27pm
Hugs Ti ... been through something similar in WV we decided to come "home" to NH....ya gotta do what feels right IMO

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by thebbz on Nov 27th, 2006, 6:02pm
Get another job and go to SD. Sorry for your boss..they sure are missing out. Employee at will I always say. I was looking for a job when I found this one.
Bet your working by next week
all the best
jb

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Charlie on Nov 27th, 2006, 7:55pm
http://www.schildersmilies.de/schilder/noooo.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

That sucks and more.  >:(

Right. What a nice holiday beginning. I it hought it was only mega corporations that were so thoughtful.

Charle

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Nov 27th, 2006, 11:35pm

on 11/27/06 at 16:41:13, brewcrew wrote:
Whaddya get fired for?


Erll to make a very long story short. A project manager told me not to get signatures on a set of civil improvement plans.  Then the Water District came down to it;s dead line and I had to get the signatures.  The PM had given me "Mylars" that are supposed to be complete. But when I went to eh Water Dist, thier corrections where not made to the plans.  We missed the deadline because I was not comfortable changing the plans in ways that I did nto understand.  Now the fees went up.

But because I waited until the last minute, it is my fault.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by nani on Nov 28th, 2006, 12:21am
:(
Sorry, Tia. There's probably a better job waiting for you out there.
hugs and love, nani

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by brewcrew on Nov 28th, 2006, 7:21am

on 11/27/06 at 23:35:10, Tiannia wrote:
Erll to make a very long story short. A project manager told me not to get signatures on a set of civil improvement plans.  Then the Water District came down to it;s dead line and I had to get the signatures.  The PM had given me "Mylars" that are supposed to be complete. But when I went to eh Water Dist, thier corrections where not made to the plans.  We missed the deadline because I was not comfortable changing the plans in ways that I did nto understand.  Now the fees went up.

But because I waited until the last minute, it is my fault.

So, you took a stand based on your professional comfort level and, in a way, your ethical standards. And you have taken responsibility for the consequences of applying your standards. Not a thing in the world to be bummed about. Well, except the paycheck. But there are plenty of those to go around.

Hold your head high and hit the bricks. Chances are you'll find something even better. With standards like yours, that better job is right around the corner.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by kcopelin on Nov 28th, 2006, 7:45am
Tia,
I am so sorry to hear this, my friend.  Keep you eyes out for the door that is opening, nose sharp for the breeze of change and opportunity, ears tuned to the possibilites.  You'll end up exactly where you need to be-and I for one think you need tobe in SD in Jan.   ;)
Maybe you could go on a couple of interviews while you're there?
Hang in there,
kathy

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by B14CK5H33P on Nov 28th, 2006, 9:53am
I'm sorry to hear this Tia. I hope something better comes along for you real soon.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Nov 29th, 2006, 2:51pm
Thanks Guys.

Well, I think that we are going to be looking for a move.  I grew up in Vegas and HATE it here.  Shauns Mom lives up in Eugene OR.  She has been trying for years to get us to move up there and we never have because I had a good job with pay I did not want to walk away from.  So now that that is not an issue...  Well we are going to head out of this sespool.  

Part of me is scared as hell, but my work is the same no matter where I am, just have to know who to turn it into.  

/hugg.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by taraann on Nov 29th, 2006, 6:02pm
The best of luck Tia................ Moving away from NH had the worst of consequenses (sp?) but it gave great perspective and appreciation for when we came home to NH.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by lskilly on Nov 29th, 2006, 6:19pm
Eugene is a pretty nice place. Salem being the capital might be a good place. Depending on your job specialty Oregon can be an easy or hard place to find a job. Sometimes the pay can be considerably less than other states. Don't know why but I found it to be so.

I only left for medical care.

L Skilly

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by BobG on Nov 29th, 2006, 8:27pm

on 11/27/06 at 16:21:30, Tiannia wrote:
Well, we HAD it all set to go to San Diego in Jan.  Well that is out the door.

Well that just totally sucks. I was looking forward to a 300 mile drive to see you.
Vegas is a fickle town. Lots of jobs but none are safe.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Dec 20th, 2006, 7:15pm
Well I Have applyed for a City Planner position that is open in Junction City OR.  I was one of the top candidates for a planner position for Clark County, 6th on the list.  So I am hoping that the 7 yrs I have been doing this will get me an interview up there and hopefully will have a job waiting for me when we move.  The pay is actually higher then what they where paying here.  $50k+  to start.  That would be very nice, but we have moving the weekend of SD.  oh well, will have to catch the next get together.

/huggs
Tia

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by JeffB on Dec 20th, 2006, 7:17pm
I was think of you the last few days. Good to hear from you.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Dec 20th, 2006, 7:19pm
Still alive and kicking.  Kids are happy to be moving and we are about set.  Got the house all packed up except for basic living stuff and christmas stuff.  

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by JeffB on Dec 20th, 2006, 7:23pm
Change is good sometimes, it's been on my mind lately as well.

Hope you remember what a real tree looks like. lol
Oregon is truly Gods country.

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Kirk on Dec 20th, 2006, 7:58pm
Junction City huh. Just on the flats outside of Eugene towards Philomath. Cost of living isn't bad out that way I'm told. Got to watch that ground fog in the Winter.
Take the main drag through town (99) to Hwy 20 take a left. Go to 101 take a right, take a left on 6th. Stop at 6th and High St. Enjoy the view of the Ocean.
My front door will be just to your left.
Hi neighbor!
[smiley=smokin.gif]

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Cathi04 on Dec 20th, 2006, 10:21pm
HEY, TIA!  
Some pretty nice people live in Oregon.....let's see.........around the greater Portland area, to be exact!
Junction City is about a 45 min drive, and we can have a M&G anytime you have the time!!!!!!!

Welcome to the neighborhood!!!!!!!

Cathi

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by kayarr on Dec 20th, 2006, 10:32pm

on 11/28/06 at 07:21:52, brewcrew wrote:
So, you took a stand based on your professional comfort level and, in a way, your ethical standards. And you have taken responsibility for the consequences of applying your standards. Not a thing in the world to be bummed about. Well, except the paycheck. But there are plenty of those to go around.

Hold your head high and hit the bricks. Chances are you'll find something even better. With standards like yours, that better job is right around the corner.


Here, here!!!!!  Sounds like you are a quality employee and will be quite the asset to your next employer!  Something better awaits:)

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by kayarr on Dec 20th, 2006, 10:35pm
PS  Welcome neighbor:)

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by Tiannia on Dec 23rd, 2006, 7:52pm
I had no idea who all lived up that way.  I would love it  when we get settled to have a get together. :)  /huggs

Title: Re: Or NOT
Post by taraann on Dec 23rd, 2006, 9:50pm
Oregon is goreous I hear.... I hear it's very similar to NH



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