I was fired last week for a lame reason--the more I think about it the maore I want to apologize and make amends. I loved that job and perhaps got too comfortable and made a stupid mistake. Not major, but enough to piss off my office manager. I'm thinking things have calmed down enough we can talk it thru....I work for 7 dr.'s and I know at least 3 that are not happy I was let go.
2006-08-30 03:08:50 · 19 answers · asked by reddest_wing14 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Hmm They Fired you !
There would be no way I'd even consider returning there !
Only a matter of time until they try the same thing again.
Find a new employer who will treat you with respect , Always move forwards , Never Backwards or Sideways .
Good Luck
2006-08-30 03:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Perry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the circumstances that you described, there's really no downside to 'not' going back and engaging your boss in some conversation about coming back. The worst that can happen is they say no. If that happens, and it might, you should prepare for it and plan to leave gracefully and very maturely.....because you never know if the manner in which you depart may make a difference in a manager changing their mind later and calling you. If it doesn't work out at all, the fact that you've already exhibited a higher level of self assessment than others often do, is a sign that your next job or career opportunity may bring you greater and more lasting rewards.
2006-08-30 04:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone makes mistakes, at work, from time-to-time. If the doctors were happy with your work, then I'd assume the office manager was out to get you. How was your working relationship with him/her? Be careful if the doctors get you re hired... the office manager might resent the act, and try even harder to make your life miserable.
There's a lot of employment opportunities out there, in the medical field. Why not just ask for a letter of recommendation from the doctors, and find another position in the same field?
Good luck with wherever your career takes you!
2006-08-30 03:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by bcc1966 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone who has managed an office, I can tell you that the reason you were fired was probably the last straw and not the only reason you were fired.
I'm not saying that every firing is fair or even justified, but usually it takes a lot more than one "lame" incident to let a trained staff member go.
2006-08-30 03:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No harm in trying (except for bruised pride), but you're probably facing a pretty tough situation. It's unlikely that a single mistake led to your situation, though. As with most people who are relieved of their duties, it's probably a combination of things that led to it, with one final straw breaking the camel's back.
That's how it has been for a few people working for me, anyhow. Just remember that if you really want your job back, and you manage to get it back, you'll probably be walking on eggshells for quite some time. You've already done something to damage your work relationship with your office manager at least, according to what you're saying, and he or she probably has the backing of some of her superiors. You'll have to be on your best behavior for some time if you do get your job back. Good luck with it, or in job hunting.
2006-08-30 03:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by ●Gardener● 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try going to the manager and apologising and say you will knuckle down and it won't happen again. If the manager doesn't accept this and you think you were fired unfairly then take it to the unfair dismissal department.
2006-08-30 03:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, go ahead and ask. What can it hurt? It's unlikely you'll regain the job if you do not ask...and if you enjoyed working there, then it would be a shame to give up without at least putting forth some effort to put things right.
Good luck!
2006-08-30 03:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were fired then that means there were other offenses and unacceptable behavior on your part leading up to you being fired.
If you feel comfortable talking to your former manager then go ahead and ask for your job back.
2006-08-30 03:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sal G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! What plan do you have in action so that this will never happen again? People usually like to see change before being given a second chance! All they can say is no, it won't hurt.
2006-08-30 03:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by nene 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you should ask for your job back. If you sincerely want to make amends, you can only benefit from asking your job back. Even if they don't give it to you, they will probably respect you for coming at them properly and that will at least make them a good reference. You have nothing at all to lose.
2006-08-30 03:13:03 · answer #10 · answered by Chris D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋