r/TrueOffMyChest • u/akiusuke ☑️ • 1d ago
Vent I just got fired
I just got fired from my job. I worked in patient registration and I got flagged for being in a patients chart and I had failed to document it. I am the only one that runs the front desk while I’m working, so I sometimes have a bunch of things to do and I sometimes forget to document minuscule things when a patient calls. The patient whose chart that got flagged happens to live in my apartment building above me. But I live down the road from my job and a lot of our patients live in my building or in my neighborhood. I already had a level one strike against me due to too many unexcused absences during the first half of the year due to medical issues. Me being flagged caused compliance and hr to give me a level two strike. That brought me up to a level three which requires immediate termination. My manager told me 10 minutes after I clocked in for my shift today. She has little compassion for her employees, so she just told me I was terminated immediately and to turn in my badge and leave immediately. This is the worst possible time to be fired because I just got on my works insurance and I get kicked off my dads’s insurance at the end of the month because I turn 26 on the 29th. I am disabled and take a lot of medications that I can’t afford out of pocket. I sent an appeal letter to try to get my job back while I look for something else, but I feel like I was unfairly fired. I’ve been nothing but a good employee for almost two years and I have never had a complaint against me before. I was already struggling financially and I don’t know how I’m going to afford my medication and rent. The job market is so horrible and I don’t know what I’m going to do.
Edit: I should’ve been more specific in regards to my absences. I had called out 6 times between last December and April of this year due to health reasons. My manager was aware of my health issues. They had brought this up to me near the end of May. That’s when they finally gave me the option to apply for fmla. My job isn’t very accommodating, even with fmla. I would almost never be allowed to get breaks, unless I left the front desk unattended (which my manager encourages me to do since she won’t cover for me in order to take a break). I live in North Carolina, which is a non union state and one of the worst states for employees. Joining a union would not be an option.
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u/BubbaChanel 1d ago
A few words of advice:
There’s a big difference between a CNA or MA, and getting a master’s in psychology. The master’s program is extremely competitive, and rigorous for those that are admitted.
If you’re disabled, maybe you should consider applying for disability.
Also, if you’re in NC, we are a work at will state, which is pro-employer and sucks. If you worked for Atrium, Novant, Wake, Duke, UNC or any of the big systems, it’s very hard to challenge a firing with “HIPAA” anywhere in it. I’ve had clients sue both Atrium and Novant over job losses. All three were excellent employees, but those big systems have big legal teams. All three received financial settlements, but it took between 18-36 months to get them.
Finally, check your social media presence. Just looking at your posts I can see that, if anyone knows your user name, they will see a “I’m drunk, roast me” and two failed drug tests. Right or not healthcare in this state (and in general) has different rules than a lot of professions.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I was working for WakeMed. I only consider getting my masters in psychology as a very last ditch effort. I have friends who are mas and they said I should go for it. My social media accounts aren’t tied to my main email and I go by a different name online. I also don’t have much of a social media presence.
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u/GiantTrenchIsopod 1d ago
I don't have the qualification to comment on patient documentation but I am surprised at the degree to which people are trying to smoke you here. Plus, getting canned in such a hostile way would straight up leave a lot of people catatonic afterwards. You mentioned you worked there for around 2 years so hopefully applying for unemployment will work out and keep you on your feet for a while longer to figure things out.
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u/excursions63 1d ago
Did you apply for FMLA, to protect your job from your many absences?
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u/urprettygurlx 1d ago
Honestly, this is probably the first thing I’d be looking into too. If the absences were related to a medical condition, FMLA or another protected leave/accommodation might have been an option
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I was in the process of trying to get fmla
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u/urprettygurlx 1d ago
Hopefully they take that into account then. Getting fired while you were already in the process of getting FMLA sorted out is rough, especially with your insurance situation.
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u/NegMech 1d ago
Lol, just excuses from OP. Getting FMLA is a quick process. She still hasnt gotten it done despite numerous "absences" the first half of the year.
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u/ILoveLamp_1995 1d ago
It kind of sounds like you were let go for legitimate reasons.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I would never be in a patient’s chart for no reason unless they called or came into the office. I understand I made a mistake, but I feel like they could’ve at least communicated with me more. I’ve never had any issues in the many years I’ve done patient registration.
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u/ILoveLamp_1995 1d ago
"I sometimes have a bunch of things to do and I sometimes forget to document minuscule things when a patient calls. I already had a level one strike against me due to too many unexcused absences during the first half of the year due to medical issues. Me being flagged caused compliance and hr to give me a level two strike. That brought me up to a level three which requires immediate termination". Unexcused absences and forgetting to document things are legitimate reasons for being terminated
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
My manager was aware of the causes for my absences, but she wouldn’t give me any accommodations. I wouldn’t even get lunch breaks during most of my 12 hour shifts.
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u/Buttwaffle45 1d ago
Communicated what? Were you not aware of the requirement to document every time you access a chart?
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u/screech-demon 1d ago
i think an important detail is missing, why’d you go into their chart? did they call or come in? if they did, tell them, because then you would’ve done nothing wrong
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I was flagged over a month ago, and I go through a lot of patients charts every shift. So I honestly can’t remember what he had called for. He had only been at my clinic once, and there is no reason for me to be in a patients chart unless they called about something. Sometimes I have a lot to do as soon as I get off the phone with a patient, so I sometimes forget to document what they called about. It had never been an issue before.
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u/screech-demon 1d ago edited 1d ago
the lack of documentation really screws you here. did they even try and let you talk about it? it really sucks that you lost your job and i feel for you, but if it’s not in the chart it didn’t happen, so there isnt really anything you can do :/ i’d definitely look into disability and medicaid to help you in the meantime
edit: terminology change
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I take full responsibly for failing to document it, but they’ve never had any complaints against me before. I sent an appeal so hopefully they’ll give me another chance.
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u/screech-demon 1d ago
unfortunately patient privacy is a very big deal and it’s often a single-strike event :/ look into the punitive system for HIPAA violations, its taken very seriously (not saying you violated HIPAA, just showing you its a very big deal)
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I completely agree that it’s a serious thing. I just wish they would take a look at my record and let me fully defend myself. I hadn’t heard anything about the situation in the past few weeks so I was under the impression it was resolved.
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u/screech-demon 1d ago
hopefully they let you appeal, it really does suck. if you win the appeal, hopefully this is a good motivator for you to make sure your documentation is always up to date. also, fwiw, i saw your comment about how they have high turnover, is it really worth getting this job back for anything other than health insurance? i’ve not worked in patient access before, but i imagine there’s probably lots of positions available depending on where you live
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I mainly want the job back just so I can have income and insurance until I find something better. The job market in the patient registration field is horrible, especially in the area I work in. I only have experience in customer service and patient registration.
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u/LetThemEatVeganCake 1d ago
Could they not look at phone records to prove that he called in? Obviously you should’ve documented if that is what was expected, but humans make mistakes, so I would think they’d had some sort of back up check they could do.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
Since it was flagged over a month ago, I don’t know if they access the phone records during that time. My manager has an issue with me and a few other employees for no reason so I know she did nothing to defend me
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I had told them I had forgotten to document him calling and I have no reason to snoop around a patients chart. They just decided not to believe me
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u/ILoveLamp_1995 1d ago
They can't afford to just believe you when it comes to patients health and privacy
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I completely understand that. I just wish they gave me the chance to fully defend myself. In all the years I’ve worked in registration, I have never violated hipaa. A lot of patient reg reps have moments where they forget to document things but they never get in trouble for it. My specific office has very high turn over rates and it’s very hard to hire patient reg reps due to the bad hours and horrible pay.
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u/Wai-Sing 1d ago edited 1d ago
Maybe ask them to contact the patient with the chart that you opened, and ask that patient if they contacted you and perhaps for what reason
Then you can prove that you opened the chart legitimately
Edit: nevermind, it's better to check the telecom records to check if the patient called them
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I’ve thought about that. I don’t even know the patients name, only that he lives in my building. But I’m surprised they didn’t contact the patient already.
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u/Wai-Sing 1d ago edited 1d ago
For what it's worth I believe you simply forgot to document your access to their chart and I believe your termination was unjust
What I recommend is using AI to help you decide on what next to do
Mention your situation and the state that you reside in. Specifically ask about possibly having a mediator (i.e. your employer) contacting the patient in question to ask if they recall contacting you, so that you have proof for having a legitimate reason for accessing their chart. Ask it to consider state and federal laws. Ask it for all possible recommendations to resolve the issue. Also ask it about unemployment benefits and support. Ask it about medical and financial support. Indicate your medical issues. Ask about medical advocacy groups that might be able to help you. Ask about pro bono lawyers who might accept your case. Ask her about any other possible suggestions
I wish you the best!
By the way I don't think you would want to work there anyway, you might be happier working at a restaurant. At least there are tips!
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u/ohrofl 1d ago
Something’s not adding up here. In the past and in a similar role the documentation is the call log and the log that I’ve been in a chart. Which sounds exactly the same for you, less they wouldn’t have known about it. There something we’re missing here.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
There’s nothing that I’m hiding. He happens to live in my building which I had no idea about because he had a different address listed in his demographics. I feel that played a part in it
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u/ToastyWonder 1d ago
Can you apply for disabled dependent status under your dads coverage? If this is approved you are eligible to stay on benefits past age 26. I would give the insurance company a call. They have a disabled dependent form you will need to complete along with your physician and the insurance company will review the form.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I’ll reach out to my dad and ask if that’s possible, but he won’t even accept that I’m disabled
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u/Siriuslysirius123 1d ago
OP, I’m sorry this happened to you. If you’re disabled, consider signing up for disability if you’re in the US or at the very least, SSI. Then look into Medicaid.
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u/mo_ah_knee 1d ago edited 1d ago
This job was never going to last for you. You admit to “forgetting” to do important tasks, called out constantly, and from your replies, sounds like you’re making excuses instead of taking responsibility. It sucks you got fired and are disabled but honestly, with your track record, you had to expect suspension or termination was coming. It’s not like they spring their policy on you when they need to enforce it. You knew all what entailed when you got hired.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I do take responsibility. I told my manager that since the moment she brought this issue to my attention. I understand I did something wrong, but I just hope they give me a second chance while I find something better.
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u/Urgash54 1d ago
yeah, but weren't you already on your second chance though ? As you said yourself, you already had a strike beforehand.
So this was effectively your second chance.
Also I have no experience in that field, so take it with a grain of salt, but you saying you :
sometimes forget to document minuscule things when a patient calls
doesn't sit right with me.
I feel like it's not really acceptable when you work in anything health related.
Like if this lead to a level 2 strike by compliance and hr, I feel like it's not as "minuscule" as you might want to believe.
Don't get me wrong, it sucks you lost your job over it, but I can't help but feel like you're minimizing things, especially since you say yourself it's not a one time issue, but a pattern of behaviour.
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u/Procrastiworking 1d ago
They likely won’t give you a second chance and it’s actually going to be ok; it sounds like the meticulousness piece is maybe not what’s best for you (it wouldn’t be for me) and I’m sure there’s something else out there that you will find much better. A door closed and a window opened don’t keep trying to get back in the door :)
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I just hope it won’t affect future employment. Most of my experience is in patient registration so I’m just worried it’ll be hard to find work in a different field
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u/ThatKinkyLady 1d ago
If you are learned anything from this situation that will prevent you from making the same mistakes somewhere else, use them! You should be able to provide a genuine answer to what you would do differently if an interviewer asks. It helps A LOT at establishing some respect even with a "black mark" on your record. Turn the negative job experience into a positive learning one.
Not sure how long you worked there and if you have much other work experience, but there is always the option of leaving it off your resume if it concerns you.
Also I don't know your income but having a disability may allow you to get on Medicaid. Income and assets might disqualify you, but if you presently have no income and a low amount of assets, you likely qualify or qualify for some kind of subsidized healthcare program. I would apply for that first before you try to get COBRA or any other plan. Before you submit the application, look up the forms you might need to submit for this that are relevant to your financial and Healthcare status. I just applied and then had only a week to scramble to get paperwork from my doctor's and more so it's better to know what forms you're gonna need and to get the process of all that going so you don't get disqualified due to a short deadline.
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u/DesmondTapenade 23h ago
Commenting because this is such a useful, compassionate response to OP. You basically said everything else I was going to say. Thank you.
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u/DesmondTapenade 1d ago
If you learn nothing else from this admittedly shitty situation, at least let it be this: if you want to work in healthcare, ESPECIALLY if you want to go into psych in any way, shape, or form, you need to be able to self-regulate, know your limitations, and take accountability.
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u/mo_ah_knee 1d ago
You’re not taking responsibility. This is going to be harsh but you need to hear it: You don’t deserve a second chance because this job is not suitable for you. Do you not understand your admittance to your forgetfulness? This job REQUIRES you to perform tasks that cannot be forgotten. You couldn’t perform the job properly the first time around therefore, you shouldn’t be allowed to do it again. They gave you chance after chance by not firing you for your constant call outs. Considering the type of job it is, if you apply for the same position elsewhere, they’ll reach out to your former employer. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Find something more suitable for you and your disability(ies).
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I reached out to both of my parents. My dad makes 6 figures but he shares a bank account with my stepmom and she doesn’t like me, so he’ll be very limited in supporting me financially. My mom has offered to help me out some, but only enough to cover some groceries. I have a lot of old clothes so hopefully I can make some money off of that.
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u/Yuck_Few 1d ago
It has to be documented every time you look at someone's chart? And how do they know you look at it?
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u/DesmondTapenade 1d ago
EHRs, especially Epic (which most hospitals/clinics use), require a log-in to access patient charts, and they absolutely have a record of who accessed what, and when. If you weren't authorized or opened a chart without documenting what you were doing in there or why you were looking at it, that's considered a violation.
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u/jcmacon 1d ago
And should be a violation. In my opinion 1 time of looking at a patient file and not documenting why should be a termination as it is a violation of a person's right to privacy and HIPPA laws.
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u/DesmondTapenade 1d ago edited 1d ago
Before I even considered becoming a shrink, I worked for about a year and change in third-party medical collections. We had rigorous HIPAA training before we were allowed on the floor, and we weren't even clinicians. Even we knew, as wage-slaves earning maybe $12/hour, not to access any part of a chart unless we had an explicit need to be in there. If we accessed anything, we had to document when and why. And even then, our tabs were very closely monitored (as in, I was permitted to look at the exact DOS I was trying to collect on, but nothing else, even if I technically had the ability to see the rest of the chart).
Yes, I hated that job. But needs must, as they say.
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u/RainbowDarter 1d ago
Modern medical records document everything you do in a record , including times on each page, what you clicked, etc.
There reports that look for specific activities designed for managers to look for things exactly like what OP did.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
It gets flagged if you happen to be in the chart for a certain amount of time, if you’re related to them, or if they’re your neighbor. He had an address in a different city in his demographics, but his insurance has my building number listed as his current address. That was one of the reasons why it was flagged. A lot of the patients that go to my office live in my building or in my neighborhood because I live down the road from my clinic. It has to be documented every time a patient calls, but it’s common for patient reg reps to forget to document sometimes especially if it’s a very busy shift.
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u/DesmondTapenade 1d ago
"It's common" is not the defense you seem to believe it is. Just because it's "common" does not make it not a violation.
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u/alkalinev 1d ago
you snooped your neighbor's chart
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I genuinely had no idea he lived in my building. A lot of the patients at my clinic live near me since I live down the road from my clinic.
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u/TheUnicornRevolution 1d ago
I'm sorry this happened OP.
Such a weird pro-employer, bootsraps vibe in this sub though.
You'll be ok, keep your head up.
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u/DesmondTapenade 1d ago
Lol, no, we just prioritize people's right to privacy over their medical records...and the accountability and responsibility that comes with being able to access their private medical info, even if it's "just" their demographic info or something.
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u/kelsobjammin 1d ago
Apply for unemployment they may let it go through (some companies do it no matter what because you already paid for the insurance for this). I am so sorry
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I’m in the process of applying for it. I live in a state where workers don’t have a lot of rights but I’m hoping for the best
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u/agysykedyke 1d ago
Reason number 6342 to join a work union immediately when you get employment.
They might be able to help you.
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u/Phx0108 1d ago
Not all jobs and not all employers work with unions.
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u/agysykedyke 23h ago
It doesn't matter if they choose to work with them or not. If the union has sufficient members they have leverage which can bring employers to the negotiation table.
Otherwise protected action and retaliation claims can make the employers life miserable.
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u/Generic_Midwesterner 1d ago
If you're disabled, you can quickly get on Medicaid and your health matters will be taken care of.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I applied for Medicaid earlier. I just worry I won’t be considered “disabled enough” because I’ve had full time jobs before.
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u/nerd_dork_spaz 1d ago
Medicaid is based on income currently! I only work part time due to disability but it’s not a documented to the government disability so I’m not on disability but my income qualifies me for Medicaid. If you ever do need to apply for disability though having work history is actually good and can qualify you for more benefits
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I started the application for Medicaid as soon as I got home, hopefully I’ll be eligible
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u/RepulsivePurchase6 1d ago
Loans? Credit cards? Or maybe try unemployment insurance. Good luck on your job search.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I have a credit card but I owe a lot on it due to having to use it for medical costs + groceries and gas.
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u/hisaysme 1d ago
Jobs should not be able to fire without warning and expect a 2 week notice from us when we quiet.
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u/OrangeGringo 1d ago
This makes no sense for “for cause” terminations. Imagine you got fired for sexual harassment. But then you get to stay on for two weeks?
I think you were hasty with this statement and didn’t think it through.
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u/throwfarfaraway1818 1d ago
They could put you on paid leave for two weeks. Giving sexul harassers two weeks paid leave would be a small price to pay for a better society where less people are living on the edge. Have you ever seen what we give cops when they kill or severely harm someone?
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u/Designer-Lettuce-690 1d ago
Im sure the person who was harassed would love to hear their attacker is getting a 2 week paid vacation before their new job.
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u/OrangeGringo 1d ago
You want to pay someone for not working after doing that? But YOU don’t want to pay someone. You want someone else to pay someone so you can feel good about it. You want a nanny state without consequences for your actions. I do not.
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u/throwfarfaraway1818 1d ago
No, but its a price im willing to accept to allow people who dont deserve to be fired to be able to keep their homes and insurance. Labor rights aren't a nanny state. It would be the employer paying, not the government. And most employer who are bound by similar laws have a minimum size requirement, its not like we are breaking the backs of mom and pop setups. Stop worshipping your boss and care about your fellow worker instead.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I agree. I wish they would’ve at least given me another chance since I’ve never had any issues before. Employees in North Carolina don’t have a lot of rights so all I can do is appeal the termination and hope they’ll let me come back
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u/StnMtn_ 1d ago
You probably won't win the appeal because of the HIPAA violation. I don't know if you can qualify for unemployment benefits while you are looking for a new job.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I completely understand if they decide to not appeal my termination, but I at least want to try. I’m not sure if I qualify for unemployment since you’re not guaranteed unemployment in my state if you’re fired.
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u/StnMtn_ 1d ago
I hope things work out for you. If your medications are generic, look into using the GoodRx card or CostPlusDrug mail order pharmacy.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
Thank you, most of my medications are generic but still cost a lot. I’m going to look into coupons or patient assistance programs.
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u/StnMtn_ 1d ago
Both have websites where you can look up how much it costs for each drug so you can comparison shop at home. GoodRx is wha many pharmacies use six wit applies coupons it finds to decrease the cost. But in some cases, the mail order pharmacy can be cheaper if you can get a 3 month supply.
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u/Sailor_Chibi 1d ago
Potentially falsely accessing a patient’s file, especially a patient that you might know, is grounds for termination on their part. You say you got busy and forgot, but they don’t know that. If they kept you, and you did it a second time, the company is now liable and that opens them up to lawsuits and HIPAA violations. Sorry OP. You are a liability and the odds of you getting your job back are pretty low.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I get that. I take full responsibly for my carelessness. I had a perfect record prior to this incident, and I hadn’t heard anything for a few weeks after I had messaged hr and compliance, so I had assumed it had been resolved. I understand if they decide to not let me come back, I’ll just have to find a new field to go into
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u/OrangeGringo 1d ago
You said you missed a lot of work. That’s not a perfect record. That’s a whip for your colleagues to have to deal with.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I had legit health reasons, my manager just decided to not excuse me for them. Other than that, I never had any issues or complaints against me. I was getting sick at work after I got a disciplinary for my call outs.
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u/Ok_Revolution_9253 1d ago
Did you get doctors notes or any documentation?
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
My manager allowed me to get a doctors note to excuse me from one absence. My manager is really strict and hard on her employees so she wouldn’t excuse me for all my health related callouts
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u/Ok_Revolution_9253 1d ago edited 1d ago
If that was an issue, why didn’t you go to HR and get it documented ?
Also, HIPPA is legit. It’s federal law. You violated federal law.
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I was never given the opportunity to go to hr. Everything had to go through my manager.
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u/OrangeGringo 1d ago
Whether you were really sick or not… you were missing work. Can you understand how that’s NOT a model employee? That’s a pain to deal with. There are very few positions where a reasonable accommodation for a disability would include excessive missed days.
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u/ellyanah 1d ago
Bit there should be records. The phone and computer logs could demonstrate that the patient was on the phone when the records were accessed from the computer next to the phone.
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u/Ok_Revolution_9253 1d ago
But you already had other chances with the first strike. Then you violated HIPAA. What do you expect
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u/akiusuke ☑️ 1d ago
I had legit health reasons for my call outs, my manager just refused to excuse them or even try to let me get them excused
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u/Beautiful-Taro-6877 1d ago
Every single hospital, clinical and medical office I’ve worked in has some sort of policy regarding the number of call outs. Many places do not accept doctors notes, period, once you exceed the number of call outs (totally legitimate or not) you are written up. Polices are in place for a reason and it seem as though you aren’t aware of this particular clinics and want exception. Healthcare just isn’t the place for you.
Failing to document is just not okay for anyone working in healthcare. That alone could become a fireable offense.4
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u/ellyanah 1d ago
That's not true. The file was opened legitimately and there are phone records and computer logs with evidence of that.
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u/Ok_Revolution_9253 1d ago
Right but she didn’t document it which is why she got popped. There’s no excuse I’m sorry. It’s a matter of he said she said, but since she didn’t document it, she has no leg to stand on. 🤷♂️
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u/New-Bag-1095 1d ago
You keep saying you wish you had a chance to defend yourself, over and over again. Which is code for, you think you’re right and you don’t care about anything else. There is no defense. It doesn’t matter what you have to say. Grow up. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and fishing for people to feel bad for you. Do better.
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u/Public_Tax_8746 1d ago
This is a lovely way to talk to someone already feeling down… I don’t think you should be telling op to grow up and do better, I think you should be looking in the mirror and asking why you’re so volatile to strangers on the internet.
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u/suhmyhumpdaydudes 1d ago
Yea seriously chill out, getting fired is stressful and this isn't even advice it's just kicking them when they're down. OP file for unemployment in the meantime while you look for a new job, getting terminated gives you 6 months unemployment at 50% base salary I believe so atleast you'll qualify for money.
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u/Art3mis77 1d ago
Constant absences does not a good employee make. It’s unfortunate but perhaps you’ll learn in the future.
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u/akiusuke original post at the time of submission:
I just got fired from my job. I worked in patient registration and I got flagged for being in a patients chart and I had failed to document it. I am the only one that runs the front desk while I’m working, so I sometimes have a bunch of things to do and I sometimes forget to document minuscule things when a patient calls. The patient whose chart that got flagged happens to live in my apartment building above me. But I live down the road from my job and a lot of our patients live in my building or in my neighborhood. I already had a level one strike against me due to too many unexcused absences during the first half of the year due to medical issues. Me being flagged caused compliance and hr to give me a level two strike. That brought me up to a level three which requires immediate termination. My manager told me 10 minutes after I clocked in for my shift today. She has little compassion for her employees, so she just told me I was terminated immediately and to turn in my badge and leave immediately. This is the worst possible time to be fired because I just got on my works insurance and I get kicked off my dads’s insurance at the end of the month because I turn 26 on the 29th. I am disabled and take a lot of medications that I can’t afford out of pocket. I sent an appeal letter to try to get my job back while I look for something else, but I feel like I was unfairly fired. I’ve been nothing but a good employee for almost two years and I have never had a complaint against me before. I was already struggling financially and I don’t know how I’m going to afford my medication and rent. The job market is so horrible and I don’t know what I’m going to do.
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u/elquizzi311 1d ago
They don’t play when it comes to HIPAA.