Well another day has passed and I'm a little less stunned. I checked a few applications and they all want the last few jobs listed. How do I explain to a new employer that I just screwed up and will do a good job for them. Should I get a lesser job, and then build up a good history?
Every job application I've seen states, list your past 3 jobs, especially those with the federal government. What do I do to progress and get this thing behind me.
1. As a previous poster suggested, go get good personal references from some of the other supervisors at your last work. You won't get one from management, but if you really were doing good work there SOMEONE ought to be able to vouch for you.
2. Since you were on contract you were not "fired with cause", rather, your contract was terminated. Contracts are terminated all the time. Just say they ended your contract--that is true and it doesn't sound so bad.
3. If you were actually an employee (you have made this confusing saying you were fired but then later saying it was on contract) and you really were fired with cause then perhaps retain an employment lawyer and send a few nasty letters about how they ruined your reputation and harmed you. Rather than go to court they would probably rather give you 2 weeks pay and dismissal without cause in exchange for you signing a release that they are not liable for anything further.
For #3 the union might help you out, it's worth asking. It harms them too that people get fired for organizing unions.
The main thing is this--just list the job on your resume and do NOT write on the cover letter, application, etc., your reason for termination. If you are explicitly asked at some point presumably that is an in person interview where you will have an opportunity to present your case.
Telling future employers that you got fired for organizing a union is probably a BAD MOVE unless the employer ALREADY has a union.... don't make this same mistake again!!
I started a new job last week. 25% more pay, better hours, and benefits. Overall I'll make less as overtime accounted for quite a load in the previous job. In return I get my life / happiness and health back. Life is good.
Thanks for the words guys. Even though I really started to dislike that job and wanted to quit, getting fired was a tough thing to endure. It's difficult not leaving on your own terms. This was an excellent learning experience.
I started a new job last week. 25% more pay, better hours, and benefits. Overall I'll make less as overtime accounted for quite a load in the previous job. In return I get my life / happiness and health back. Life is good.
Thanks for the words guys. Even though I really started to dislike that job and wanted to quit, getting fired was a tough thing to endure. It's difficult not leaving on your own terms. This was an excellent learning experience.
