Fired for being introverted. Unfair?

[Anonymous]

I recently took on a job, about 2 1/2 weeks ago, as a receptionist at an animal hospital because I love animals and want a career helping them. There is a TON of stuff you have to learn while being in this position & I was doing great making appointments, taking payments, and even helping out in the kennels. All of a sudden I get an email stating I am no longer employed as of yesterday, but my manager can tell I am a true animal lover & that she is sorry & hates to do this to me. I go up there today and confront her because I just don't understand why I'm being let go in such a short amount of time. She says to me "You are "great" with animals, but only "good" with people. If I had a spot open as a Technician I feel you would thrive, but I need someone more out going up front" I was pissed because I had not been given a chance to learn everything needed to know as a receptionist yet, so I had no idea what to tell people about medications, ordering prescriptions or anything of that matter. All I was taught in that time was to make appointments, check patients out, and paperwork needed for boarding animals. I think this was really unfair since I was not even given a chance to improve. She said she didn't blame me for being an "observer", but she had to let me go, and let me sign a resigning letter instead of a termination...

[Dantemustdie]

I think that is a classic case of unfair dismissal, the employer in hand had no reason to fire you unless you breached any rules and were warned a number of times, which you clearly weren't. The fact that she made you sign a resigning letter further strengthens my statement that she knew she was letting you go under unfair terms, if I was you I'd let her have a piece of your mind because at this stage I don't think you can get your job back, I'm really sorry to hear that happened to you because being introverted isn't a reason to fire someone... I think it's judgmental and unprofessional of the employer

[Asker]

Thank you. I agree with her being unprofessional. My main point to her was that yes, I am more introverted than extroverted, but that is because I have only been here for not even THREE weeks yet, you know? I was still learning...

[Dantemustdie]

yeah it really is a shame, and she shouldn't have fired you unless like I said, you broke the rules which you didn't. I don't know how the hell they fire you because you're a little introverted, I mean isn't everyone a little introverted at first when they enter a new working environment, it sucks and I feel bad for you

[Asker]

Thank you for understanding my view point. If she would have given me a chance to finish out my 3 month evaluation, I could have shown her a different side of me...the more comfortable & confident me who knows how the business works.

[WoIIie]

It sucks, but that's just how business works. The lower the position the more expendable you are.

You never see tubby guys working at Abercrombie & Fitch. There was a big girl who worked at the gym I go to, and once new management came in, she magically disappeared. I can only assume it was because of her weight.

Yeah it's unfair, but you should consider the other job offer.

[Asker]

I would LOVE to be a Technician, but of course she has no open spots, and I have to be certified first. & that's true about business...it's just not right.

[paperplanes]

Unfair, yes, but that is the way of the world. If you might be able to get it back, you could give it a shot and say you'll work on improving, that they're making a mistake. And try to interact more socially.

[Asker]

I wish I could have gotten more comfortable with everything up there, so I COULD improve and interact more. I'm not going to jump in head first & try to engage in conversation with people about things I have no clue about...Her decision was made though yesterday so I have no 2nd chance.

[jayrex]

That does sound bad. You should of been given 2/3 months at least. I hope you get another job soon!

[Asker]

Yes, I agree! I was supposed to have a 3 month evaluation, but as you can see that is not going to happen.

[themarsman]

discrimination?

[Asker]

Could be. It just happened too sudden.

[themarsman]

wrongful termination?

[Asker]

that's a definite. it makes no sense to me. it's unfair & just down right wrong.