I was just let go from my job after 15 years.
Anonymous
I was just let go from my job after 15 years. I had held on to this job, although my manager was toxic and hostile towards me for many years. Constantly threatenting to fire me and would retaliate or only give me half of my annual bonus. I found out i waa being let go when i received a direct deposit a week in advance and in the middle of the week. It wasnt until the next day the CFO and my new manager had scheduled a review meeting on a Thursday later in the day. I did get emotional as I was in disbelief. I didnt get a severance package and only got paid out my 300 hours of vacation time. It was only enough to cover me for a month. No benefits for my son and I. A few hours later the CFO calls me tetellingretelling me she felt bad about what i said and was willing to offer me a severance package. In that package it mentions i cannot sue them for wrongful termination or even disclose what i went through. Everything was verbal. Yes, i cried, was called a bitch the N word, discriminated against and she took advantage of me knowing i needed my job. In short, I had to let all the board members know what i had endured and how my health declined, stress, miscarriages and my family had also been effected by my employer. How do I go about asking for at least a years worth of my income and health benefits. Something reasonable would be helpful. Ive been looking for work even while i was employed and its been difficult. Any guidance will be helpful. Thank you very much
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