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Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by totalrobe »

fearface wrote: post #10

15 years ago, freshly employed, less than 25 years old, introverted and socially awkward, I had a work colleague as well to which I wrote a romantic poem (for her, more or less out of the blue). It wasn't received well. Not well at all. I had trouble understanding her dismissal and insisted on that she gave me signs of affection. HR was involved briefly, my story sounded so similar to what OP writes. But in my case,…

This is why you should party or at least socialize widely in college. To get all that weird socially awkward shit over with before you're in the workplace and it impacts yours or another's career.

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by ohitsdom »

Without knowing the details:

Confronting the person (after HR said not to!) was a terrible decision, and probably made the person extremely uncomfortable. Then following up with that person to contact HR sounds like straight harassment. I get that the author may have had honest intentions, but the party that initiated the complaint clearly was uncomfortable with contact. It sucks and it's awkward, but at that point you need to leave it.

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Post by sjs382 »

cube00 wrote: post #19
Someone1234 wrote: post #6

This is intentionally vague to the point of being dishonest. Take this quote: > They asked about my whereabouts that involved this co-worker, all of which happened outside the workplace. I asked why these events mattered, and they told me that an issue has been brought to their attention in such a way that is has entered the workplace, and thus is now a workplace matter. So something happened outside of the workplace…

You missed the part where he clearly explains what "the event" was: > The event that prompted this co-worker to go to HR was because of hearsay about me regarding actions claiming I’ve done something, to which I refuted. Edit: /s :)

Clearly?

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by hoopism »

I can't help but look at it from the other person's perspective.

They went to HR and were clearly upset/disturbed. HR then told this guy clearly to avoid contact at work. The guy then ignores this order and confronts the person.

I can only imagine the confronted person would say anything to avoid this author. Basically the author approached them (when told not to) and said "Hey, I am gunna get fired cus of you!". Who wouldn't just say whatever to get out of the conversation?

I can't imagine why they thought this would good to publish. Despite it being vague I can only fill in details with unfavorable assumptions.

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by sjs382 »

ohitsdom wrote: post #22

Without knowing the details: Confronting the person (after HR said not to!) was a terrible decision, and probably made the person extremely uncomfortable. Then following up with that person to contact HR sounds like straight harassment. I get that the author may have had honest intentions, but the party that initiated the complaint clearly was uncomfortable with contact. It sucks and it's awkward, but at that point y…

> Confronting the person (after HR said not to!) was a terrible decision, and probably made the person extremely uncomfortable.

And to expand on that: It probably made the person extremely uncomfortable, even if the said person told you that it didn't. During your interaction with them, their priority may have been (and probably was) to end the interaction ASAP without escalation or conflict.

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by engi_nerd »

brodo wrote: post #8

If HR tells you "if XYZ happens, you're fired" it's time to look for a new job.

Yes. "Performance Improvement Plans" are also the kiss of death. When it looks like you're about to be placed under one, fairly or not, you should attempt to find other employment ASAP.

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Post by why-el »

sjs382 wrote: post #23
cube00 wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You missed the part where he clearly explains what "the event" was: > The event that prompted this co-worker to go to HR was because of hearsay about me regarding actions claiming I’ve done something, to which I refuted. Edit: /s :)

Clearly?

I think cube00 is making a joke. :)

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by smoyer »

Corporate HR is an interesting profession ... you should never trust them. If you're talking to an HR professional, it's for the company's protection (not yours).

In any case, I think the writer made a huge mistake posting this publicly - writing can definitely be therapeutic but that doesn't mean you need to publish it. In any case, it's going to make getting past the next HR team (getting hired) much harder.

Re: Google Fired Me

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Post by Someone1234 »

cube00 wrote: post #19
Someone1234 wrote: post #6

This is intentionally vague to the point of being dishonest. Take this quote: > They asked about my whereabouts that involved this co-worker, all of which happened outside the workplace. I asked why these events mattered, and they told me that an issue has been brought to their attention in such a way that is has entered the workplace, and thus is now a workplace matter. So something happened outside of the workplace…

You missed the part where he clearly explains what "the event" was: > The event that prompted this co-worker to go to HR was because of hearsay about me regarding actions claiming I’ve done something, to which I refuted. Edit: /s :)

Are you being sarcastic? There is nothing clearly explained in that quote. It is more half-truth doublespeak nonsense.

They never say what they're accused of, including that.

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