I just got fired today after almost a year of working for a narcissistic hypocritical boss with no notice.

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April 28,2022 at 4:42PM UTC

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I just got fired today after almost a year of working for a narcissistic hypocritical boss with no notice. I have been tortured and miserable there for so long, im honestly relieved and happy!

Probably a moot point, but can I negotiate for any type of severance since there was no notice of am I pretty much SOL?

*I do plan to apply for unemployment benefits and let the employment ajudicators fight for me.

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AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 4:59PM UTC
You can always try for severance in the case of a layoff.
If they let you go due to poor performance I'm not sure they'd be inclined to offer you anything but I would speak with an attorney to see if a legal claim of some kind might be available.
Joanne RosenApril 28,2022 at 6:31PM UTC
Hi,
First, congrats on getting out of there, even if the way it happened was horrid. That sounds like a toxic workplace that was never going to get better.
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Joanne (who had a similar situation and still has PTSD from it)
AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 7:23PM UTC
Omg, it was super toxic. This woman had 10 admins in the past 3 years. She kept telling me I was "resilient." Translation: you've lasted longer than the rest!!! Thank you Joanne.
AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 7:15PM UTC
I was also let go in March, the company wasn't toxic but the team assigned to me was very toxic. It happened to be a good experience for the time I was there learned something new just as I had asked "God". Yes, file for your unemployment benefits and keep in mind it's only temporary. Not sure how your company works for severance, but IDES will work on your behalf. Something better is out there for you. Looking for employment as well. We got this!!
AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 7:21PM UTC
Sorry to hear you were also in a similar situation. Thank you for the encouragement and feedback. Good luck to both of us. ?
AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 7:39PM UTC
Sometimes the universe has a way of jolting us out of situations that aren't meant for us. I'm sorry this happened to you but it sounds like a blessing in disguise.
If you were laid off you can try to negotiate severance but they aren't obligated to offer it. If you were terminated you may not have much recourse unless you think there was discrimination or wrongful termination - but you would need strong evidence of this (documented). If that's not the case it also depends on if you live in a right to work or at will state.
Recruitment and Placement TeamApril 29,2022 at 12:31PM UTC
You could ask professional, if there is a way to do this, at least you should be paid for the inconveniences. Also, you might want to take your time looking for a less toxic and better pay job, than focusing your strength on fighting this company. My thought though
Kristie WhiteMay 1,2022 at 6:21PM UTC
Depending on the state in which you work, there may be little you can claim. In a state that has "employment at will" like NC where I am, employees and employers both have the power to terminate their arrangement for any reason at any time. In order for you to have legal recourse, your former employer would have had to act in a way that was not in accordance with federal or state employment laws such as breaching an employment contract. Though this is bad practice and can lead to a lawsuit under the right circumstances, it doesn't "sound" like you have enough leverage in this relationship. Sorry.
Christy SchwartzMay 2,2022 at 1:15PM UTC
Congratulations! I know that is such an odd response but I have been there and I wish she had fired me, I would have been relieved.
It will likely depend on the state but do you have a HR that you can reach out to? Discussions around unused leave may be an option. Also, to ensure that HR knows what happened.
AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 6:24PM UTC
Lol, thx. Yes, it was a relief in many ways. There's no HR. The company has around 10 people. I also didn't have any vacation time except holidays, so no luck there.
AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 1:18PM UTC
The company owns the job but you own your career. What a relief getting out of there- well done not being that 'resilient' working for that inconsiderate boss. You are brave following up with employment adjudicators - get help also to make sure that HR does not have anything damaging/detrimental on their files that could affect you forever when applying for new jobs- take advice.