I was fired for selling verizon services when I was told not to, after hours.?

Question

I grew up selling door to door. 2 months ago I was hired at Verizon as a sales Rep. My first week I sold 34 contracts by going door to door and posting ads in the local paper asking people to call to come into the store ask for me so I could sign them up. My manager didn't think this was appropriate and asked me not to do this. I continued doing this and bought a bus stop park bench with my name and wireless number. On the sign it said "Your friendly Verizon Representitive" For the month I sold 318 contracts, not to bad for someone that never sold a tech gadget in there life. Well, I walked into work 5 minutes early and was fired. Is this fair. Do other wireless, cellular mobile reps sell phones like this? My manager just wasn't bringing in the wireless customers through the door so I had to bring them in for him.

Answer 1

If you were told not to and you did, you violated your "contract". Not necessarily a written contract, but a contract non the less. Sorry, but you can get fired, legally.

Answer 2

Maybe it wasn't fair, but it was legal. You exhibited insubordination by disobeying your boss.

Working for a manager of that calibre would not advance your career anyway, so it may be a blessing in disguise that you lost that job. Another, more progressive, manager will appreciate your talents and reward you appropriately.

Answer 3

You knowingly went against your manager's wishes. He had every right to fire you. You should look for an employer who appreciates your talent and dedication. Better yet, you could find out how to open your own Verizon store.