Over the weekend, I received a call from David who informed me of his termination after working with an academic institution for over 1-1/2 years. Needless to say, we chatted the afternoon. Feeling lost and abused, his story reflects a growing trend and is worth repeating to a mounting base of individuals who have been terminated without due process.
The methodology or our epic story will be presented in a question/answer series (as well as taking advantage of proven techniques) while promising to take the reader beyond the superficial. A piece of non-fiction, names of individuals and educational institutions involved in this “incident” have been changed to protect their identity.
Reader value: If you’ve ever been terminated unjustly or know of someone who has, this step-by-step publication will Educate, Empower, and Encourage you to stand up, proudly. On this note, I strongly recommend you invite others to take part by following this adventure as it unfolds.
Key Players:
* Chity College (CC): Academic institution
* David: Victim of the illegal termination
* Bertha: Leader, voice of Chity College
* Jay: Recent arrival, second in command
* Dr. Road: Original player not to be confused with the Beatles” album, Abbey Road
Initial Conversation:
David: “I was told a few days ago that I was fired and now want to know what options are available? I remember your presentation at a national conference, which is why I am reaching out to you. What are my options?”
Danny: “We will go through the process, completely… step by step and look at multiple options. With your permission, I will be publishing your story and our conversations as well as the process gaining resolve to an expanded audience for their knowledge in case they or those they know are in a similar situation.”
David: “I want the world to know and that is why I am asking for your assistance. Can you help me understand how a huge corporation can do anything they want without recourse?”
Danny: “First of all, I am not an attorney (though worked with attorneys as a legal clerk) and the suggestions made are backed by many years in the career management field. I have worked with thousands of individuals, many disenfranchised, with their career strategies. As a certified career coach, certified professional resume writer, and certified professional interview professional, I am confident you and our viewership will learn a great deal, not only about the process, but also about our key players.”
David: “I know you’ve spoken nationally and regionally multiple times, mostly about protecting the rights of those with a challenged past, but I am hoping your guidance and advice will prove advantageous to my specific situation. By the way, within this termination I will be uncovering a number of issues I believe to be sensitive. I’ll talk about racism at the top level, manipulation of grades and attendance in the name of profit, and even a few sexual favors along the way, just to mention a few less appealing topics.”
Danny: “Wow, sounds like a twisted novel plot. Maybe we can work together on a major project?”
David: “I’ve kept tedious notes and plenty hard copies to back it up. And yes, a tell-all novel will be forthcoming.”
Looks like there’s more to the termination and CC than at first glance.
Follow the complete story and let others know to follow as the adventure countdowns launch.
Our next session reviews the day of David’s termination… don’t miss it.
David mentioned my national presentations covering employee rights, specifically those with a blemished background. For those interested in getting a head start, you can purchase “Overcoming Employment Barriers: A Career Guide to Assisting Challenged Job Seekers (Former Felons, Substance Abusers, and Others) at our website mentioned below.
Visit www.edu-cs.com for a complete listing of available support. You may also contact me directly: [email protected] to see how I can help you.
Danny Hufman, MA, CEIP, CPRW, CPCC
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Wow this is so insulting! The unadulterated nerves of Bertha and Jay to do something like this. Even more sad is the fact that this sounds like a repeated offense with no recourse from or for top management.
My hope is this information will put a final stop to the idiocrisy at CC.
I will continue to follow your series.
Best regards,
E. Grey
Fasten your seat belts as the journey is going to get bumpy… thanks for coming along.