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Many of us have been laid off, quit, or have been terminated. Whether these circumstances were fair, or not, unemployment happens to the best of us. What's the longest you have found yourself without work? How did you get back into the workforce?
Sometimes it can seem impossible to get your foot back in the door, and the longer it takes, the more hopeless it can seem. A long employment gap in your resume can also be detrimental to your overall candidacy.
Luckily, with perseverance, a well-crafted resume (and cover letter), opportunities often come out of the woodwork. When I'm looking for a job, I always remind myself it's simply a numbers game: the more you apply, the more possibilities there are.
It also helps to get professional help. Whether it's a recruiter, a resume review, or just reading a few articles online, it's good to get a professional opinion or help.
So, what are your strategies for returning to the workforce after a long absence? How did you find yourself unemployed?
Best of luck out there, fellow Jobcasers!
I recently got fired due to the fact that my employer and many others thought I was on drugs however not once did they come up to me and ask me to do a drug test. They just said, we worry for you and we assume you’re on some sort of drugs so they immediately fired me after my shift. Even though everyone in the shop has/ carries a wax pen, I would get offered but would always turn it down cause I prefer not to smoke during working hours. I understand Arizona is an at will firing state but I have never had this happened. #termination #unemployment
Get a wronful termination attorney
At will firing means that they can fire you without giving you a reason. If they do give you a reason, however, it has to be a legal one. So the question then becomes, can they fire you because they suspect you're on drugs, even without any confirmation. That's what you need to look into, since they did give you a reason for termination. If they inaccurately assumed/accused you of being on drugs and that was the reason for your termination, that may not be legal depending on your state.
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Last year a friend of mine was fired from their job after only one month due to tardiness as a result of a water leak in their apartment. They emailed their boss explaining the situation, and proceeded to deal with the plumber, landlord, and the leak itself. They had to make phone calls, bail water, and mop up all morning. After an hour they received a termination email!
At first, they were very interested in pursuing legal action. However, they reviewed their employment contract and became disheartened. It indicated that they were hired "at-will," and further stipulated that they could be fired at any point, for any reason. Ultimately, my friend just let it go, and proceeded to seek work elsewhere.
There's a lot of useful information online, mostly from law firms, employee advocacy groups, and other outlets. However, I'm curious about true stories from real employees who have pursued legal action after potentially wrongful termination.
So, fellow Jobcasers, have you ever pursued legal action after wrongful termination?
Yes I was. I worked for a company where I was faster than this particular male. He was always complaining about one thing or another. To make a long story short, I was terminated for "joking" about leaving after he whined to the owners about me (they are brothers. Anyway, I went to the EEOC to report being forced to use a back restroom (the men's room) when there was a lady's room in the hallway toward the front. I was told after a brief (and I do mean brief) investigation that there was no case because the restroom I was told to use was not specifically labeled men. Now mind you there were two Caucasian women (obviously I'm African American) who used the lady's room at will. I took as racist, but I guess they saw it differently. Here's the punch line: I was screamed on for using the lady's room and was told not to do it anymore. Obviously, somebody snitched.
Yes, I’ve pursued legal action plenty of times, but my most recent I just settled was a class action lawsuit I represented involving wage claims. This claim was originally about my former employer not wanting to verify my employment that’s required by DOT regulations. But they ended up settling for $200k for not giving us lunch breaks even though we signed a waiver for that.
I got fired for throwing a ball at my best friend's cousin in dodgeball that missed but evb else ended up getting warnings and written up but it was my first issue and I got fired no warnings is this fair? #termination #advice #jobsearch #unemployment #interview
Getting fired for a single incident may seem harsh, but ultimately it is up to your employer's discretion to determine what behavior is acceptable in the workplace. It might be helpful to reflect on the situation and consider if there were other factors that led to this decision. In the meantime, focus on finding a new job. Utilize Jobcase along with other job search platforms to explore opportunities and move forward in your career. Good luck with your job search!
@Kayla Patterson It doesn’t sound fair, but I recommend preserving any evidence you have including witnesses. Next step should be contacting an employment lawyer to see if you have a claim. If the lawyer doesn’t take your claim, you should file a claim with the labor board.
Listen carefully...
I have seen so many people fall-short from getting the job they desire, so they accept jobs that fulfills their needs. Why?
BAD HABITS:
They listen to other people's chit-chats and chatters, then, they follow the opinions of and dance to the wrong music.
- Actually, that's secondary, because many times your worse enemies can be the self-defeating thoughts and songs prancing around your head from the past. This can deplete your progress.
NEW HOSTING:
You have to be intentional with your thinking and actions, that is, unstoppable in mid-air to search for clarity in your life.
To be continued...
I Believe You Can...!
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“How has the unemployment rate in your state impacted your job search or the availability of opportunities in your field?”
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“How has the unemployment rate in your state impacted your job search or the availability of opportunities in your field?”
#jobsearch #workfromhome #interview #application #hiringevents #unemployment
“How has the unemployment rate in your state impacted your job search or the availability of opportunities in your field?”
#jobsearch #workfromhome #interview #application #hiringevents #unemployment
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