RRRRRR! My job basically just fired me!

[SlitherinSisters]

I am SOOOO ANGRY!!! I hate this job so much! I've been working here in a group home setting assisting 5 women with mental disabilities for 2 1/2 years now. Every time something happens, someone quits or someone gets hired I get the shaft. The first time they hired people they took away a bunch of my hours, but I was able to get by, barely! The next time it happened someone quit and they gave me all the hours. I worked a 14 hour day, came back 8 hours later for a 16 hour day then went straight to class for almost two months. It was a hell and there wasn't anything I could do about it because I got the 8 hours between shifts.For the last year and half I've been working every single Saturday and Sunday night shift because no one else will work it (that's their drinking days). I've sacrificed a lot for this job, I always come in when they need me, and I've called in twice in 2 1/2 years! I'm not a crappy worker!

So this time they decided to hire a bunch of people and since I graduated from college this month and I'm looking for jobs, I guess they decided to force me to quit. I got my schedule today and I'm going from 25 hours a week to 2 days the entire month!!! I am so far beyond mad! This job is a such a joke.

Is anyone familiar with unemployment for people whose hours are cut? I've already applied for it. I know I don't have to look for jobs, but I have been for about a month now. Also, do I tell my boss or let them tell her? I assume she will find out pretty quick from them? I called my boss, but I'm sure she saw my number and didn't answer. I can't believe they think they can do this to me and I will just sit back and let it happen. I'm the only educated person there, including my boss! That's another thing that really gets under my skin. That and my supervisor worked my same position for a month and quit because she couldn't hack it, then was hired to be a supervisor a year later.

[ed4281]

that sucks, sorry

[Royal Morphz]

Steph I would contact your unemployment office I believe if you are dropped in hours to a unlivable level then you should have some help there. Give them a call hun. I am so sorry to hear this hun and I am praying that you get something soon.

[loonunit]

Ugh! That's awful.

[JLC]

Sounds to me like this might be a really big blessing in disguise. They don't deserve you!!

[SlitherinSisters]

Steph I would contact your unemployment office I believe if you are dropped in hours to a unlivable level then you should have some help there. Give them a call hun. I am so sorry to hear this hun and I am praying that you get something soon.

Thank you. I already applied, in Iowa at least, it's all online. I think I will call them tomorrow and ask about the details. Unless they are closed tomorrow, shoot.... My blood is just boiling. I'm one of the most accountable employees there and they have told me that several times. It's really erks me that I'M the person that gets screwed when they hire new people. How does that make any sense!

[waltah!]

Sounds to me like this might be a really big blessing in disguise. They don't deserve you!!

I was kinda thinking the same thing. Sounds like you can certainly do better. I hope you find a new job that you actually enjoy.

[RichsBallPythons]

In state of Michigan if your under 20 Hours a week i believe you can claim unemployment benefits for that week.

This only works if you are hired in full time but arent getting full time hours. Part time benefits are different and im not familiar with them.

[SlitherinSisters]

Sounds to me like this might be a really big blessing in disguise. They don't deserve you!!

Thank you, you're so right! At least now I'll get paid for looking for jobs! I've applied for so many jobs it's ridiculous! The only offers I have been getting are more part time jobs, and commission jobs-selling insurance, I really don't want either one of those I hope finding a job gets better once the holidays are over.

[SlitherinSisters]

In state of Michigan if your under 20 Hours a week i believe you can claim unemployment benefits for that week.

This only works if you are hired in full time but arent getting full time hours. Part time benefits are different and im not familiar with them.

Yeah I forgot this is one of those things that really differs from state to state. I know part timers can get it here in Iowa because an old coworker of mine was getting it from a coffee shop and she was only working 15-20 hours a week before she was dropped. I might have to give her a call tomorrow if the office isn't open.