Hi I am currently employed to Baker's Burgers Drive Thru. Its a fast food restaurant around the San Bernardino and Rivereside county. My hair is long but not long like a girls. From my opinion I dont even think its long at all. Well my manager has been telling me to get a hair cut for a while so when I do get a hair cut I tell that I got .5 inch taken off and she tells me she want at least an inch. She talked to me yesterday and she was all stupid about it and she was telling me if I dont get my haircut she doesnt want me to come in to work today and a whole bunch of other crap like saying that she doesnt want me to wear a hair net. So basically shes want to fire me. I was wondering If This was a good reason for her to fire me? What should I do? Im cosidering quitting the job what statement or reason for leaving should I write? Thanks any help needed...and please no stupid answers....
2007-01-21 06:54:11 · 18 answers · asked by Mikey 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Unless it is a requirement of your employment conditions in writing then she cannot force you to cut your hair. Tell her that she cant make you and that if she continues you will have a harrassment suit lodged against her. If she tries to fire you for it then advise her you are consulting a lawyer about a wrongful dismissal case.
Take some legal advice if you can - however if you dont want the job then quit and let her know she is the reason you are leaving because of her poor people management skills.
2007-01-21 07:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you might do well to consider that an employer has every right to establish a uniform dress code which can define what is appropriate and inappropriate, including not only clothes but also hair length, piercings, facial hair and basically everything that has to do with what the customer will be presented with by a representative of the employer.
That being said, take a deep breath and try to be objective:
- do you generally like the job?
- is the pay fair for the job you do?
- are there other benefits to the job you enjoy? (close to home, like your coworkers, job duties are reasonable, etc.)
Now, would you have been okay getting more than 1/2 inch off your hair (which, seriously, is like nothing) if your manager had been more diplomatic and polite in the way she asked you?
If the majority of your unemotional, objective answers are 'yes', then I would suggest you take a deep breath, and go get your hair cut.
Being willing to compromise to keep your job doesn't make you less of a man - on the contrary, it demonstrates maturity, courage, and a real sense of your true identity - it's not about the length of your hair, it's how you respond to adversity, and if you're willing to rise above it rather than quit and run away.
Hope this helps, best to you.
2007-01-21 07:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless it is in your employee manual states a specific length, then no she has no grounds to fire you due to your hair. I would think in the fast food industry, you should wear a hair net if you work with food. so why would she crap about it? If she told you to take the day off however you may have just landed in the no call, no show department which now you really may have just lost your job.... Sounds like you have a crappy boss.
What to write on a application if you quit? Well, I think personal reasons would be acceptable or will tell at interview (if you are willing to talk about it).
2007-01-21 07:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by De 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the food industry but if you are willing to wear a hairnet their shouldn't be a problem. Does she tell the girls that work there to cut their hair? I really think that she is being unfair to you. You did cut your hair it was her fault for not specifying how much she wanted you to cut it. Now if she wants you to do it again maybe she should pay for it? But, it really sounds like she's making an excuse to fire you. but if you need a reason to quit you can always say she is being unreasonable towards you personal style.
2007-01-21 07:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by ~Genie~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think she has the right to fire you over your hair. All employees of a restaurant that are cooks are required to wear hair nets. Tell her that you will wear a hair net (if you are a cook) BUT that she doesnt have the right to tell you to cut your hair or else you are fired. DONT quit..... you may have legal grounds here and if you quit then you dont. Good Luck
2007-01-21 07:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by nease174 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes these things can help, you also need confidence in yourself, and the willingness to approach the other sex. As far as being a virgin before getting married, that is up to you and your religion. But if it is this idea holding you back from approaching a woman then you need to adjust your thinking soldier. There are plenty of women out there that you can get with that do not require sex to have a wonderful relationship. Try joining the singles group at your church to meet them, or join some sort of coed group in general to meet single women like young adults organizations, or library clubs. I was a corpsman in the Navy and served on ship and with the Marines. When I was in shape by the military standards I was always considered scrawny by a lot of women. But I still managed to have relationships and to get married and have children. Definitely do not let yourself go though, if you are still looking for a relationship. And even if you are overweight by military terms, odds are there are still women that will find you attractive, but you actually have to go out and do things to meet them. You wont find them sitting at home feeling sorry for yourself. And you may need to lower your standards. Most of the best women out there are not super skinny model types from Norway, and they don't always have badonka donks either.
2016-05-24 06:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you want to see the employees handbook. If there is anything in it about hair length you will find your answer there.If you work directly with the public,You are representing the burger place.
2007-01-21 07:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by phockit47 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is really annoy but in the restauren you should get a haircut becuase your hair may fall into the food
2007-01-21 06:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... i am sure she is just concerened about what costumers will think about her employees and her. Talk to her politely and if she still wants u to get a haircut i think there is no harm, unless u end up looking ridiculous or if it ends up being really short. Try to compromise with her. AND DONT FORGET ABOUT BEING POLITE!
2007-01-21 07:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by pinkallycat14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that if girls are allowed to have long hair, then you should too. talk to the regional manager for the resturant, and let him/her know that you feel like you're about to get fired for something that is not fair.
2007-01-21 07:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋