I’m sure at some point in all of our lives, we have all felt that an injustice was done to us. Not to put to finer point on it, it sucks. But, we all have choices. Sometimes, despite the strong sense of injustice you feel, it’s better just to let it go.
Some of you may (or may not) be surprised to hear that I was fired once. It’s a long and involved story, and those involved shall remain nameless.
Up until that point (and indeed since) I’ve had a blemish-free employment record.
I’m a little older now, and perhaps a little wiser. In retrospect I think that whilst the circumstances surrounding the termination of my employment were nothing short of a nonsense; I have to take responsibility for my part in it.
I also have to think about what this episode says about me.
Whichever way I twist and turn it, I was fired from a job. It’s not something I can hide. Sadly, for some potential employers that one black mark against my name renders me a poor prospective employee. I disagree of course, but nevertheless understand their point of view.
So, what should I have done? This company (potentially at least) irrevocably damaged my future career. Should I have sought vengeance? Damaged their brand? Dispensed my own kind of justice - an eye for an eye?
I elected not to do anything. Despite being offered various ’solutions’ 
I think I’m a better person as a result. I’ve survived with my morals completely intact.
Oh, and at night….I sleep like a baby.
Image credit lostintheredwoods
on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 am
You’re a better woman than I would have been about it. But then I have a teeny tiny vindictive streak
Of course your success and stardom are revenge enough I’m sure!
on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Ah yes the stardom, I am a legend!
(in my own living room, when playing Singstar)
on Jul 24th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
“(in my own living room, when playing Singstar)”
*ahem*
What did you do to get fired? Can you just not put a contact at that place down on your CV so no-one will find out you were actually fired?
on Jul 24th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Hey you,
I’ll tell you the whole story over beers love.
I know what you mean re references, and the chances are I probably could, and probably would get away with it. However, lying on your CV isn’t the best idea, as if you’re found out you run the risk of being dismissed.
As Lady Bracknell said in the Importance of Being Earnest:
“To lose one job, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune. To lose two looks like carelessness.”
beforeyouallshoutatmeiknowshedidn’tsaythatbutmyblogmyrules
lalalalala
on Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
There’s no price on integrity. However, I hear you can pick up 8 Ladyshave blades for approx. £6:99
on Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Jules I love you.
That is all