I got fired because I didn't want to work when the bills were playing

[T&C]

I called out last Saturday and just used anytime hours. 20+ years there though. I applaud the OP... might have been the first time ever watching a Bills playoff win for him/her. Priorities seem to be in order imo.

[teef]

just start an onlyfans page.  you'll be fine.

[Adamb412]

2 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said:

No judgements, but I can only assume you're one or more of the following:

 

Young

Single

No Children

No obligations

No liabilities

No worries

 

If you are, I'm actually kind of envious. Good luck with future employment. Go Bills!

 

 

Young yes 

Single no 

I don't have kids 

I have obligations not many tho 

I don't own any property 

My only worry is the ravens

 

 

 

[Richard Noggin]

10 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Someone that quits a new job should not be allowed unemployment. It's the type of gloating about it that gets those people in trouble hopefully also.

Take it easy and have some empathy. The Bills matter. Crappy jobs that don't pay enough to keep employees loyal and motivated don't deserve devotion.

[auburnbillsbacker]

8 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Someone that quits a new job should not be allowed unemployment. It's the type of gloating about it that gets those people in trouble hopefully also.

I was just curious. I have been fortunate enough to be employed for the last 25 years.  When you fire an employee they are usually eligible to receive unemployment compensation.  For this reason, many businesses try to force resignations.  

[Buffalo03]

I haven't had a job that I have worked weekends in 10 years and even then when I did it was only some Saturdays here and there. I haven't had a job that I have worked a Sunday in 15 years primarily for football reasons. I refuse to work weekends. It hasn't been in my routine in so long and I have grown accustomed to weekends off and enjoy them. I'm glad I don't have to deal with having to put in for time off for anything football related and can just enjoy football days with some beers in front of the TV relaxing

[section122]

3 minutes ago, auburnbillsbacker said:

I was just curious. I have been fortunate enough to be employed for the last 25 years.  When you fire an employee they are usually eligible to receive unemployment compensation.  For this reason, many businesses try to force resignations.  

 

Resignation instead of termination is still eligible for Unemployment in some cases.

 

The new employer will have an incredibly small liability for UI.  Former employers may perhaps have some liability.  In this instance the employee requested time off and it will rely on company policy regarding such requests whether or not they will be eligible.  Seems like a short sighted decision on the employers behalf but we are lacking too many relevant details to make any sort of call.

 

Source - am HR guy.

[LABILLBACKER]

22 minutes ago, DCbillsfan said:

But did you watch the game?

While the game was on he was busy on hold with the EDD.

[Figster]

9 minutes ago, auburnbillsbacker said:

I was just curious. I have been fortunate enough to be employed for the last 25 years.  When you fire an employee they are usually eligible to receive unemployment compensation.  For this reason, many businesses try to force resignations.  

Unemployment benefits in many instances far exceed what people are making to begin with so why work If you could get fired this easily and collect unemployment. Bonus, stay at home coach potato watching the Bills in the playoffs. Gorging on Buffalo wings and pizza.

 

Who woulda thunked it...

Edited January 13, 2021 by Figster

[Solomon Grundy]

32 minutes ago, MJS said:

Makes sense. Not showing up for work can get you fired.

Somebody explain ^^^ to Kyrie Irving😎

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

35 minutes ago, Adamb412 said:

I told my boss I needed Saturday night off, it's a fairly new job so it was whatever. He said he wasn't going to give me off so I told him I was going to not be in. He said ok then you're fired.....

 

Go bills

you’re not going to like it if they get throttled. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

[TroutDog]

This is not how you become GM and then take off for every Bills game. Just saying. 

[Solomon Grundy]

34 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

You know you can record things right?

 

34 minutes ago, Adamb412 said:

What do you mean

D-V-R

[Kenosha2Buffalo]

I was Lucky enough to explain to my manager what it meant to me and she gave me the playoffs off. Only been there 3 weeks lol

[NoHuddleKelly12]

At least in GA, if let go "for cause," then normally no unemployment--the former employee normally needs to show they were let go due to no fault of their own. Of course, if the employer doesn't dispute the original filing for benefits, then by default the former employee will get benefits. GA is not known as an employee-friendly state however, FWIW.  

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Maybe the OP is Schtupp, and he couldn't handle the stress of postgame callers. 🤔

[Solomon Grundy]

Hey BillsMafia, instead of giving $ to haters how about giving it to lovers??

[costrovs]

3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

 

D-V-R

 

Not everyone has DVR. Plus it's not the same as watching it live. This isn't a made up TV series that's on every week. This is real life football.

Edited January 13, 2021 by costrovs
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[Figster]

Depending on the job a good boss might be inclined to look the other way when passing a cubicle or desk with the laptop open to the Bills game. ( or work station )

 

I would...

Edited January 13, 2021 by Figster