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could I get fired for this?
I just started a new job. The store is new, it's only been open about a week and a half. I've had about 7 shifts so far.
Well I had today(saturday) off. I knew I didnt have to work again until Sunday. The problem was that my boss left a message at 10 in the morning today saying that she needed me to cover someones shift at 5 today. I didnt actually get the message until after 5 pm because my answering maching wasnt working. So by the time I phoned the store the manager said my supervisor was gone for the day. I know that I wasnt scheduled to work today but could I get fired for not atleast phoning her? I talked to my friends and they told me I am worried for nothing and that I am allowed to have a life, but I just wanted to check here first.
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you wont get fired, tell him the truth your boss will understend! :D hope this helps you out!
-cjAdvice
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You can't be expected to call in if you didn't get the message until after 5.
You also can't be expected to be at their beck and call on your days off. Unless you need the money I would screen all calls on your day off and only call in if you want the extra money.
So, no you won't be in trouble. You can explain when you next see your supervisor if you want to, but I am sure someone left a message that you called. :)
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well, the only way you would get fired is if you have to meanest boss in the world. your fine. just make sure you tell them you didn't get the message until after 5. and besides, even if you did get the message, you woulnd HAVE to come in.
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dear worried you shouldnt be worried you should listen to your friendz and have a life!i hope you will listen to your friendz,
AskAlex
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It's VERY doubtful that you would get fired, I'm sure if you explained to her about the problem with your answering machine, she'll hopefully understand! :)
x Steph x
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I don't think you are in trouble at all. Touch base with your manager and explain that you didn't get the message until late but in the future you are open to helping out on additional shifts. I wouldn't worry, but I'd feel the same way until I spoke to my boss. People understand that people have lives and aren't always free to work when they aren't scheduled. It shows you have a really good work ethic and that you care.
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Hey There.
Just Tell your Boss what was going on and that you would have came in if your answerring machine wasnt tore up. If your boss REALLY REALLY needed you they would have probably came to your house of if they could get a hold of you they could have gotten someone else! :)
See Ya!
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Hi There,
Losing your job can be a major blow, and hard to overcome. Once the initial shock has worn off, you have to act quickly. Firstly, decide whether you feel you've been unfairly dismissed.
If you think you've been dismissed unfairly, you must act fast if you want to make a complaint. This is because there is a time limit for taking your employer to an industrial tribunal.
Sometimes, you may be able to come to an agreement with your employer, if you promise to improve your performance. They might give you one last chance. Grovel. Admit that you made mistakes, and learn from the experience.
Sign on. Get down to the Job Centre as soon as possible and register as unemployed, or you might miss out on some of your benefits. If you're feeling sore after the experience, don't seek revenge as it's likely to backfire. Above all, you might need a good reference.
If you've been sacked, it's tempting to lie about it when you're filling in application forms for new employment. Sometimes it's acceptable to say that you had a 'difference of opinion', but it depends upon the situation. Place more emphasis on your achievements and what you learned from the job than your reason for leaving.
Outright lies are often uncovered, and many employers are now using checking agencies to make sure that applicants are not being dishonest.
If you really hated the line of work you were in, consider this to be an opportunity to look around for something you might enjoy more. Getting sacked might seem like a catastrophe at the time, but many people have found that it helped them establish a more fulfilling career. In the long run, it may see things turning out for the best.
Tyry not to worry to much.
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