tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post115821136628063299..comments2023-09-16T02:09:40.391-07:00Comments on Lucky Man's Blog: No joke- I got fired- for bloggingTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155295227681615241noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158615686694907982006-09-18T14:41:00.000-07:002006-09-18T14:41:00.000-07:00Age-inappropriate means that it is beyond immature...Age-inappropriate means that it is beyond immature for a man of your age to be discussing some sexed-up little bimbette from YouTube while you're on the job. Actually, that kind of activity is the stuff that most human resources people and legal departments totally freak out over. It's a lot more likely that a female employee can build a successful sexual harrassment suit against your employer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158607078563764162006-09-18T12:17:00.000-07:002006-09-18T12:17:00.000-07:00Congratulations, Anonymous, you are my first detra...Congratulations, Anonymous, you are my first detractor on this blog.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I think it interesting that you did not post your name. My respoect for you would be higher if you had.<BR/><BR/>Ok, first of all, I won't delete your comments. You make some points that give me an opportunity to describe myself more to my gentle readers.<BR/><BR/>Let's address them.<BR/><BR/>I never lied, Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155295227681615241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158587393986173272006-09-18T06:49:00.000-07:002006-09-18T06:49:00.000-07:00First of all, you worked for a collections agency,...First of all, you worked for a collections agency, people who are notorious for being lying, bullying, thieving, threatening pigs. I fail to see the loss. Maybe this is God telling you that your job was pretty sleazy to begin with. <BR/><BR/>I know what these people are capable of even when they're wrong. I was harrassed physically, verbally and financially and my family members were, as well,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158455033194379192006-09-16T18:03:00.000-07:002006-09-16T18:03:00.000-07:00Well that sucks! I'll pray you get a better (highe...Well that sucks! I'll pray you get a better (higher-paying job)!Jack B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10535561070313996833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158451283842870782006-09-16T17:01:00.000-07:002006-09-16T17:01:00.000-07:00Tim, I didn't comment before but I just want you t...Tim, <BR/><BR/>I didn't comment before but I just want you to know you've been in my prayers. I hope all is well--and I pray this was really a blessing in disguise for you!Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158375328600589892006-09-15T19:55:00.000-07:002006-09-15T19:55:00.000-07:00Tim, man, hard to know what to say. Please know I ...Tim, man, hard to know what to say. Please know I will be in prayer. If you've followed any of my story you know I have been un to underemployed now for a year. I resigned but the end was the same. I left my day job as a Protestant minister to become a Catholic. I have missed out on a number of hires now and I am fairly sure some of them have been because I am Catholic. Listen, I will be praying owenswainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00540186205959897960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158364631467915632006-09-15T16:57:00.000-07:002006-09-15T16:57:00.000-07:00Tim -So sorry to hear about this. I, too, was fire...Tim -<BR/><BR/>So sorry to hear about this. I, too, was fired last summer for blogging. It was the beginning of a very long and very painful road, but God was faithful (even as I failed to be). Just over a year later, and He has restored my life to me and then some, a la Job. <BR/><BR/>I share that just to encourage you to keep your head bowed and your spirits up. God will lead you through this Lance Salyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133409136624149466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158343581173560342006-09-15T11:06:00.000-07:002006-09-15T11:06:00.000-07:00Yikes! I guess "diversity" means "conform to our i...<I>Yikes! I guess "diversity" means "conform to our ideology or else".</I><BR/><BR/>Which is what it always means...Jay McHuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708225059286944653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158341639927383942006-09-15T10:33:00.000-07:002006-09-15T10:33:00.000-07:00Did they give you an employee manual, in writing, ...Did they give you an employee manual, in writing, where this policy was discussed and detailed? Did you have to sign to acknowledge?<BR/><BR/>If the answer are "No", get a lawyer and sue. Also, you are over 40, and a therefore a protected class.<BR/><BR/>-signed employment practices insurance guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158317952715162452006-09-15T03:59:00.000-07:002006-09-15T03:59:00.000-07:00oh gosh - i am so sorry -- i was just cautioning o...oh gosh - i am so sorry -- i was just cautioning one of my servers about his myspace - future employers look into those, too. it's a scary place.<BR/><BR/>prayers going up, tim.~pen~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07822146312033633535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158288108009767432006-09-14T19:41:00.000-07:002006-09-14T19:41:00.000-07:00Prayers your way-so sorry! You are the third perso...Prayers your way-<BR/><BR/>so sorry! You are the third person I know that has been fired for blogging at work...<BR/><BR/><BR/>!!!rhapsodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785377043317363153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158284976795973802006-09-14T18:49:00.000-07:002006-09-14T18:49:00.000-07:00I will pray, Tim.I'm so sorry.DonnaI will pray, Tim.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry.<BR/><BR/>DonnaDonna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158284093955376602006-09-14T18:34:00.000-07:002006-09-14T18:34:00.000-07:00Tim: This sucks. I'm taking this to heart. I pr...Tim: This sucks. I'm taking this to heart. I probably spend more time then I should online while at work too. I better watch it from now on.<BR/><BR/>I pray you find work soon.Cathy_of_Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795566831031491371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158275414390787392006-09-14T16:10:00.000-07:002006-09-14T16:10:00.000-07:00You have my prayers.It's Las Vegas and there are p...You have my prayers.<BR/><BR/>It's Las Vegas and there are plenty of jobs around. I'm sure you'll bounce back soon enough.<BR/><BR/>God bless.Titohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168006924428661440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158265203029361762006-09-14T13:20:00.000-07:002006-09-14T13:20:00.000-07:00Tim- I am so sorry! Prayers going up!Tim- I am so sorry! Prayers going up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158258911236193452006-09-14T11:35:00.000-07:002006-09-14T11:35:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear about your job. BTW LG15 turned out...Sorry to hear about your job. BTW LG15 turned out to be a hoax. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14833332/leonorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291183069025784932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158249153963779242006-09-14T08:52:00.000-07:002006-09-14T08:52:00.000-07:00Ohhh Tim! That really bites. If we trust that He w...Ohhh Tim! That really bites. If we trust that He will lead us to a better plac than we can imagine, He always has a purpose. I guess I didn't see LG15 as a thing...hmmm go figure with all the real pervies in the world.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055691110317133958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9254575.post-1158217456633520532006-09-14T00:04:00.000-07:002006-09-14T00:04:00.000-07:00Ouch! So sorry to hear that Tim. I will keep you...Ouch! So sorry to hear that Tim. I will keep you in my prayers. I will pray to St. Joseph for you.<BR/>Good night.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.com