Author Rayce Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I know sql that was not the problem. So please stop assuming I couldn't do the job. I could do the job... I was qualified for the job. If they wanted to fire me for lack of a job skill they could up out right said they didn't need me for the lack of PowerShell skills which I didn't have. They were giving me training for that as I told them right up front that I didn't have PowerShell. The job advertised SSIS skills which I have. No they chose to tell me it was because they didn't like me. They would be... the disgruntle employee training me and the guy man handling. So... if they don't like me then how can I prove my sql skill were satisfactory? Yes I did complain about being groped and how I couldn't do my job if someone was being over bearing and invading my space by groping me. I'm thinking of writing a letter to the school board. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Rayce Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I have over 15 years experience with SQL... just saying... Link to post Share on other sites
Author Rayce Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I was getting positive feedback from both the recruiting agency and the new employer... on a weekly bases... so yeah I was blindsided. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) Rayce I don't know you. I certainly don't know what SQL is. You said that was the stated reason for firing you so I went with that, I don't have the ability to do a personal independent investigation of your situation. If you truly believe it was because you properly enforced your boundaries with the groper, consult an attorney to find out if you have grounds for a discrimination suit. You also have the option to file a complaint on your own with the www.eeoc.gov, the US federal agency that oversees these type of cases. Since you know what your qualification are & that you are competent in your chosen field, have some faith that you will find a new job quickly. I wish you all the best in your search. Edited June 22, 2019 by a LoveShack.org Moderator 5 Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I certainly don't know what SQL is. Structured Query Language is used to manage Relational Databases, it's like a programming language used to extract information from a Database. That's about all i know. Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I think it all depends on the context. Someone touching you on the shoulder and leaning into the computer sounds quite benign. But from a managerial context, did the guy who touched you have a history of being a sleaze? If so, he needed to be corrected. Or perhaps was he from India where the guys are touchy feely even with each other? Did you politely ask the guy to not touch you in future or did you just run straight to HR? And let's be clear - a hand on a shoulder, while unwelcome, is not groping. It doesn't warrant a complaint unless it continues after you've flagged with him that you're not comfortable with it. Or, next time he needed to look at your computer, you could have pulled your chair away so that he could look at the screen without bending over you. Honestly, unless this guy had form as a sleaze, I'd be viewing a report such as this as unnecessary drama. Link to post Share on other sites
Lotsgoingon Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 They misrepresented the job description asking for a different skill set than the one I have. Whatever... at least not liking my sql skills that's something I can bone up on. I can continue on with the PowerShell training on my own. At least those are something I can deal with but petty reasons such as we don't like you... that's just rude. Yep you guys are right I dodged a bullet there. Thanks for letting me vent!Peace I'm confused ... you say in the passage above that there was a misfit in your skillset and this job. But later you say this wasn't the case. Can you clarify? A key thing after losing a job is to remain confident ... while seeing if there is anything to learn from the situation. You are convinced there is nothing to learn from the situation other than that people are mean, so I'll skip that topic. On remaining confident, be sure to talk to yourself and remember and even write down all the constructive stuff you did at the company, the contributions you made--even if they didn't credit you. Credit yourself. So important to go into the next job convinced that you made positive contributions at the previous job. The confidence will show in your body language and in how you answer questions. Good luck. Sorry this happened. Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I'm a bit confused... I think its perfectly acceptable for my boss/owner to look over my shoulder to see what I am doing on the computer. They are paying me for a service and have every right to see what I working on. If the boss/owner wants to pull up a chair and watch the process I go through to complete the assigned tasks that is fine, as well. They are simply "auditing" my work product as it is being produced. I don't see where that is a problem. As far as personal space, again if they are leaning over me; I might turn the computer screen, so they can obtain a better view so they can see the process. I am employee and I welcome any audit of my work or work product. And yes I have been both the accounting and IT department at some small companies and have been audited by outside independent 3rd party audit staff. I have no issue with this process. I'd also like to agree with "basil67", if someone leaned over and touched your shoulder to get a better view of your screen, that is not groping. Personally, I would ask him if he would like to pull up a chair so he can see what I'm working on. Furthermore, I would be glad to explain what I'm doing and how I plan on completing the task. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
littleblackheart Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I was hired to replace a disgruntle employee who they had training me. He is leaving the job at the end of the month of his own accord but he has no other job lined up. He hates working there and can't wait to leave. I know what the agency / you employer said, but is it possible that the disgruntled guy changed his mind and had decided to stay after all, and they didn't want to tell you / the agency? [i know it sounds a little far-fetched, but I've seen weirder things happen]. Hopefully things will settle soon for you anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Thread closed, I trust the thread starter got what she needed as this thread has run it's course. In the future both the thread starter and some of the posters rendering advice need to be more understanding of each other on LoveShack. Thanks all who posted to help the thread starter. Link to post Share on other sites
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