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Get fired and get a lawyer. You're in for a big paycheck here I think. And you won't be shooting yourself in the foot either. Other tech companies will understa

Get fired and get a lawyer. You're in for a big paycheck here I think. And you won't be shooting yourself in the foot either. Other tech companies will understand if you spin this in a funny, can-you-believe-these-morons kind of way. You don't want to come off as bitter or angry. Your relationship with this company is soured even if you are vindicated. I know I personally would not be able to let go of animosity towards the coworkers for being so quick to judge me that way. Who in the favabeans does the IT guy think he is also? He shouldn't be commenting on your actions prematurely, but of course the game of telephone probably distorted his original intent anyways. Regardless, everyone's going to play CYA and the IT guy will be loathe to take any blame upon himself. He is very likely to find a way, any way, to discredit you and make you look bad. Don't be rude. Explain yourself and defend yourself. Admit to nothing. You may feel pressured to admit to partial responsibility. Do not admit to anything improper under any circumstances. Do not take fault for any little thing whatsoever under any circumstances. You are legally & morally right here. You will be vindicated. Just stand your ground firmly and respectfully.

thrwwytechsales 6y ago
There is a slight problem though. I am hired as a temp at first until the next few months through a temp agency, and with an option to give me a full time position after my contract expires. Do you think I have any legal claims this way? Also, its a very big corp, I was just hired by one of the senior people who are probably 3 superiors away from the VP of sales
- dstep-init 6y ago
  I have no idea but lawyers provide free consultations for these things. They work on commission typically, so they want you have to a strong case. I would speak to you and see if you have a case. Right now though, nothing has happened and you have no case. Let the company dig their own hole or laugh it off with you. Don't give anyone any ammunition against you. If the IT guy, your manager, external contractors, etc. catch any flak for what happened they'll redirect the blame to you. Just hold your ground and don't yell or get angry. I also think it's possible you're blowing this up out of proportion and you being a temp would explain why your coworkers didn't have your back. If they're set on firing you, just make sure they throw you some money for the hassle. Is it possible it's not a big deal? It is all kind of ridiculous after all.
  - thrwwytechsales 6y ago
    Thanks for the help! I would have to see how they will bring this up tomorrow and to assess the situation from there. I will give updates once I know more.

thrwwytechsales 6y ago

There is a slight problem though. I am hired as a temp at first until the next few months through a temp agency, and with an option to give me a full time position after my contract expires. Do you think I have any legal claims this way? Also, its a very big corp, I was just hired by one of the senior people who are probably 3 superiors away from the VP of sales

dstep-init 6y ago
I have no idea but lawyers provide free consultations for these things. They work on commission typically, so they want you have to a strong case. I would speak to you and see if you have a case. Right now though, nothing has happened and you have no case. Let the company dig their own hole or laugh it off with you. Don't give anyone any ammunition against you. If the IT guy, your manager, external contractors, etc. catch any flak for what happened they'll redirect the blame to you. Just hold your ground and don't yell or get angry. I also think it's possible you're blowing this up out of proportion and you being a temp would explain why your coworkers didn't have your back. If they're set on firing you, just make sure they throw you some money for the hassle. Is it possible it's not a big deal? It is all kind of ridiculous after all.
- thrwwytechsales 6y ago
  Thanks for the help! I would have to see how they will bring this up tomorrow and to assess the situation from there. I will give updates once I know more.