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Over a decade ago, a data center hired me as "an apprentice electrician." The economy wasn't doing well, so layoffs lead to me "covering" displaced workers' non
by ProllyInfamous 3y ago
Over a decade ago, a data center hired me as "an apprentice electrician." The economy wasn't doing well, so layoffs lead to me "covering" displaced workers' non-electrician tasks (NEVER VOLUNTEER to assume such work). When the full-time janitor was fired [1], you could find me tidily sweeping and restocking toilet paper...
Eventually I was promoted to a more-technical role, but was required to "train my replacement before leaving the department" [this took MONTHs!]. Meanwhile, the facilities manager decided to schedule me for all the confined spaces work, without OSHA-approved monitors ["due to staffing shortcuts"].
Under loud & written protest, I refused such dangerous placements [2]. This ultimately led not to my promotion/transfer, but being constructively terminated. The suddenness and disrespect was as obvious as when they "fired" the janitor [1]... one second I'm filling out TPS Reports, the next second I'm seeing that my access has been restricted.
[1] They just disabled his entrybadge, without even telling him beforehand (he showed up "to work" and wasn't allowed on-site!).
[2] During the OSHA investigation, company claimed "he volunteers to do everything, often without approval".