I had 23 yrs.with this company and they let me go with the only reason that I dont fit into thier furture plans .that was 23 years @55 to 60 hrs.a week! My knees are worn out.I made a very good salery. And was a working manager. Can they do this to me ?
2007-01-08 10:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by ekim 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
sir go to pre paid legal there awsome and will fight 4 u i feel bad 4 u I'm 47 and its a bad age to loose your job start spitting out those resumes to and look up pre-paid legal on line GOODLUCK GOD BLESS
2007-01-08 10:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Probably it was legal. HR departments tend to thoroughly research these things before they pull the trigger. Consider all of the following:
1) First, regardless of whatever anger you may feel toward them , don't burn that bridge to your former employer. Call the HR Director and ask if they are willing to pay for an outplacement service for your benefit. These third-party companies can help position you for another opportunity.
2) Network, network, network! Get your resume in shape first and then everybody you know (and I mean everybody....even your kids friends) can be a resource to get you in touch with somebody who is hiring.
3) Brush up on your computer skills; take a class if necessary.
4) Don't automatically reject every job that pays less than what you were making before you were let go. Even if you are "underemployed" you can still look. And you will feel better about yourself if you are doing something, even if it is just delivering pizzas or working retail.
5) Consider a move to another part of the country. I live in Texas; its a lot warmer down here and we don't have state income taxes for individuals (but property taxes ARE high....sigh).
6) Keep your chin up!
7) Stay active. If you haven't been to church in years, GO! Those people can be a wonderful support network at a time when former (supposed) friends may shy away from you. Also, don't be afraid to talk to a pastor. God loves you!
2007-01-08 18:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wellcome to america, I had 33 years of experience,but all the companys want today are button pushers no experience necessary, if you want to continue working as a real machinist you need to go to India, china or some repair shop like on Guam or the Philippines
2007-01-08 18:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by xyz 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they can. Suggest you apply for unemployment, and regroup. You will NEVER again make the type of salary you made with them, so you may need to reinvent yourself and take a lesser job. Sorry, but the fiftysomethings are now experiencing what today's twenty and thirtysomethings have yet to find out! Trust me, though, they will in due time. And skip the inane answers here that are usually by a bunch of know-nothing kids who haven't a clue as to what they are blathering on about. For instance, the one who told you to get a lawyer. Number one, that is INCREDIBLY expensive, and number two, the company will drag this out if you go to court, and you will be eligible for SS by the time you're finished. The company has the right to let you go and unless you can prove age discrimination (VERY DIFFICULT to do) you had better head to the unemployment office now!
2007-01-08 18:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
corporations treat employees like slaves - and by the way.. you're over 40... you can go for age discrimination, especially if they hire someone younger than you to do the same exact job and gave you no valid excuse for firing you.
you're as good as the last job you do
it should be illegal, but these companies need to be hurt by lawsuits and actually want to be sued. they never learn.
2007-01-08 19:04:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could try working from home. If you are interested in a legitimate home based job,check this site out http://www.pcworkathome.net
2007-01-09 09:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa W 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm very sorry to here this, I tell you I would get a good lawyer and fight to the end. This is a clearly what Capitalist wants to do.
2007-01-08 19:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by Koba 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've very sorry to hear this. Try monster.com, careerbuilder.com, simplyhired.com and craigslist.com, plus your local classifieds (as I'm sure you know). Have you contacted the union or relevant association for your line of work? Who are the company's competitors? Go to them.
2007-01-08 18:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Pretty hard at that age but you have a trade. Keep trying. Good luck.
2007-01-12 00:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to hear that. Get a free consultation with an appropriate lawyer...I don`t know what else to say.
2007-01-08 18:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋