[Sheba976]

Well I got fired on Friday. I was there for 5 months. I am a registered ultrasound tech with an AAS and 2 registries.

My 60 day review was great, then my echo studies were lacking. Which I agreed with. I had a lot of stress going on. I was put on a PIP , it seemed only two docs had concerns but of course that means all of them. I ended up with my first a 3 day stay in the hospital. I got back the next week and really started focusing and I felt that I had a much better week. The next Monday, I got hit with a written warning. That was a killer. I've never been in danger of termination. The week after, my reviews were better and still the same docs but there was only minor issues. The worst part of it was they were being really nice and offering help. If I asked for help they did but never on their own. They also use definity a lot, which I am not used to. I got really sick on Thursday and had to call in. I had a fever for three days. Friday I got the axe. I can't say I was surprised, I never felt like I fit in. At my last office, I was well liked and they thought I had great skills. So it was really hurtful and a confidence killer. They kept picking. i would look through others studies and I didn't see a huge difference. I have my AAS, RVT, and RDCS. I worked hard to be good at what I do. I really feel like they wanted me gone after I was in the hospital. I opened up to my boss about my mental illness, which she would have known anyway. She even told me about her sister who has bipolar. My work excuse was written on letterhead from a well known behavioral health facility. They acted like they were understanding and would help me and give me time to improve. I was back for not even a week and I get a written warning. Then I knew they didn't want me there. I should have fought it but i knew it was a losing battle. I couldn't handle the stress. They were just going through the motions. I heard they were interviewing for an additional tech but I really think it was for my replacement. On the first warning, I agreed with because I wasn't focusing and not myself. I looked on the career website on Saturday, and the listing was removed. The recruiter they work with also had called the day I was fired. I guess I can file complaints and for unemployment. They also told me I was being let go because of absences. I had doctor notes for all of them .

[Livebythesea]

I also got let go from my job for the first time this year due to my absences/illness. I couldn't handle the work anymore, couldn't make decisions or concentrate. My heart aches for you from someone who really understands. My confidence is shattered - this disease is so ugly.

[Engima]

You're not alone.

I recently got fired as well. I am not a good handler of stress either. At my last job, I could only eat for ten minutes a day. Some days I did not eat at all. I did everything wrong according to my superiors. My health started to decline. By the time I was fired, I was prehypertension, my hormones were off balanced, my headaches made me go blind in one or both eyes, and my face tend to get numb when I got those headaches.

Stress is something else. And degrees don't matter. I got my masters and was in school for my doctorate when I got fired.

Although without a job, I am truly better off. I dont have blinding/numbing headaches anymore. My pressure has gone down. And I have enough time in my day to say that it is okay. You really did not want to be around people that did not appreciate you anyway! I know that losing a job can be a set back when it comes to money (I just got the rent up for this month) But it seems like you will move forward with your well being. Be Happy

[Sheba976]

Originally Posted by Engima

You're not alone.

I recently got fired as well. I am not a good handler of stress either. At my last job, I could only eat for ten minutes a day. Some days I did not eat at all. I did everything wrong according to my superiors. My health started to decline. By the time I was fired, I was prehypertension, my hormones were off balanced, my headaches made me go blind in one or both eyes, and my face tend to get numb when I got those headaches.

Stress is something else. And degrees don't matter. I got my masters and was in school for my doctorate when I got fired.

Although without a job, I am truly better off. I dont have blinding/numbing headaches anymore. My pressure has gone down. And I have enough time in my day to say that it is okay. You really did not want to be around people that did not appreciate you anyway! I know that losing a job can be a set back when it comes to money (I just got the rent up for this month) But it seems like you will move forward with your well being. Be Happy

Yes I'm so happy I don't have to go there tomorrow. I'm thinking they did my whole family a favor. We moved from ny to pa. My fiancé hated his job and my 5 yr old was getting bullied in school. My 10 yr old is bored in school because Ny schools are further ahead. My fiancé got his old job back, at higher salary! He got the offer letter the same day as I got fired lol we gave notice to end our lease and we are outta here. I'm going to enjoy time off during the holidays. My fiancé said not to worry about money so much, he won't even let me by groceries.

[Sheba976]

I filed for unemployment. I played up the fact that I discussed my condition and provided proof with them and they did not make adequate accommodations. I was also not given enough time or help to improve. I was also never told I was in danger of termination due to abcenses. I was was never told I could file a grievance if I didn't agree. I'm calling HR tomorrow and raising hell. They shouldn't be able to do this to people. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a "perfect" little life.

[BlackPup]

Sorry to hear about this. I quit my job but would of got fired if I'd stayed on. It was really stressful and made me feel like S#!T.... so sending you lots of s, hope you get another job soon.

[Sheba976]

An HR rep from the hospital just called and set up a meeting with me about the situation. I had considered not even going, as I don't want to rehash all their bs. I think I should to get speak my side of the story to someone who might listen. It will be difficult, but its for the best right? It probably won't change anything but at least they might get into some sort of trouble so it doesn't happen again.

[faerie_moon_x]

If you feel you were let go because of your bipolar I would absolutely go to the meeting. Bipolar is an accepted disability by the American's with Disability Act, and if they didn't at least try to set up reasonable accomidations that is not good. Also, they are a hospital so it looks bad in my opinion.

[twiddle]

I'm with dark heart. You had dr's notes, etc and if it's because of your bipolar then they are def. in the wrong.

[faerie_moon_x]

Actually if it's because of absences and you had notes from the hospital as well as disclosure of your illness, you absolutely should go to that meeting. Because your absence at the hospital was directly related to the bipolar.