I Have Some Good News- Wanna Hear It?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant sharing positive news regarding a favorable ruling from an unemployment judge after being wrongfully terminated. The discussion includes expressions of happiness, personal reflections on potential legal actions, and varying opinions on the implications of pursuing further action against the former employer.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of receiving a favorable ruling from an unemployment judge, feeling relieved and grateful.
  • Several participants express joy and congratulations for the good news, emphasizing their support.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests sending a thank-you card to the judge, highlighting the positive nature of the ruling.
  • Another participant mentions the possibility of pursuing legal action against the former employer, weighing the pros and cons of such a decision.
  • Some participants express concern about the potential impact of a lawsuit on relationships with former colleagues.
  • One participant reflects on the emotional toll of pursuing retribution, considering whether it would be worth the stress involved.
  • Another participant shares their own experience of feeling abandoned by former colleagues after being fired, which influences their perspective on taking action against the employer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the pursuit of legal action against the former employer, with some participants encouraging it while others express hesitation about the potential consequences.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences related to employment disputes and the emotional responses tied to legal rulings and workplace relationships.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who have experienced similar employment challenges or are navigating feelings related to workplace disputes may find this discussion relevant.

Kitchen Diva
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The unemployment judge ruled in MY favor- and said I was wrongly terminated and was eligable for unemployment benefits and that the state's original finding that I was eligible for benefits stands and I do NOT have to repay them anything and they were in the wrong to fire them.


Some days I wish I was a jerk because I'd love to sue them for wrongful termination- I have it written in black and white that I was wrongfully terminated.. But money or hurting them wouldn't make me happy---at least for the long run it wouldn't make me happy.

Anyway- I had to pass on the good news! This judge was so nice and praise the Lord he made his decision in less than a week!!! not the 2-3 he said it would take! :)
 
That is so WONDERFUL!!!!!! I am SOOOOO SOOOOO SOOOOO Happy for you!!!!!!! Yippeee Yippeee woo-hoo

just had to put Regan in time out before bed. be back in a bit :)
 
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I should call this judge and ask him if he'd wanna be the judge for my sister's custody battle...

I am going to send him a thank-you card, however! :)
 
Kitchen Diva said:
I should call this judge and ask him if he'd wanna be the judge for my sister's custody battle...

I am going to send him a thank-you card, however! :)
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And, will that be a PC Thank You card?;)

So happy for you, Kacey. Obviously a clear-cut case, if he made his decision so quickly.

Sarah
 
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pampchefsarah said:
And, will that be a PC Thank You card?;)

So happy for you, Kacey. Obviously a clear-cut case, if he made his decision so quickly.

Sarah
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I agree! :) Although we thought our hearing was clear cut today for my niece's safety and for some reason we were wrong...
 
Good to hear it went in your favor. However, if you have a case I would say go for it. Nice guys always finish last because we have a heart and feel it's the right thing to do yet it seems very unfair. If you were treated that way whose to say they won't do it to someone else in the future. This is just my opion so please take it with a grain of salt, but if you have something in black and white I would say to take some action against them. Again just my opion I know you have a lot going on right now so it may not be the right time. Either way, I'm still happy that something today did go in your favor.
 
that's not good news>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
THAT"S GREAT NEWS!!
one less thing to stress over :)
 
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Humble Beginnings said:
Good to hear it went in your favor. However, if you have a case I would say go for it. Nice guys always finish last because we have a heart and feel it's the right thing to do yet it seems very unfair. If you were treated that way whose to say they won't do it to someone else in the future. This is just my opion so please take it with a grain of salt, but if you have something in black and white I would say to take some action against them. Again just my opion I know you have a lot going on right now so it may not be the right time. Either way, I'm still happy that something today did go in your favor.
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I have considered making an example out of them, but I just don't know if suing them is the answer. My evil twin thinks it would be great to hit them where it counts, but my good twin thinks that what goes around comes around and I just don't know.

Don't worry about upseting me by suggesting that I go after them. It has crossed my mind, but like I said, I was found to be in the right by a judge and that feels good enough. That real estate office cannot afford to lose any more money and now they have to pay out $2800 or something like that to cover what I cost them in unemployment! :D:p
 
WooHoo!! I'm so happy for you:)!
 
Great news!!!
 
That is awesome news!!! Way to go!:)
 
Glad you got some good to balance the bad today. I hope things keep looking up and up. If you're looking up how can they not? :)
 
congratulations!!!
 
Congratulations!

As far as suing them, I think I remember you getting along well with some of the employees. A lawsuit could end up hurting some of those people if the company were to lose. Just another point of view. I am sure the owners losing the unemployment case was a big blow to them.
 
Well, FINALLY some good news from MN!
 
Please don't let them get away with it. I would sue them and get what you would have earned had you not been wrongfully terminated, with interest!
 
Yay! Glad to hear things went your way this time!! ((HUGS))!
 
Woo hoo! That's wonderful news.
 
CONGRATS---our prayers do work!! God is good!
 
Yippee!

Thank you Lord for providing this answer to prayers!
 
FINALLY...some good news from the Diva! Glad to hear this...


I am torn about retribution. On one hand, I think "why bother..more stress"? And then on the other hand, I think "they should pay for their obvious flaunting of the law"

I truly think you need to pray on it a bit and maybe weite out the pros and cons!
 
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chefmeg said:
FINALLY...some good news from the Diva! Glad to hear this...


I am torn about retribution. On one hand, I think "why bother..more stress"? And then on the other hand, I think "they should pay for their obvious flaunting of the law"

I truly think you need to pray on it a bit and maybe weite out the pros and cons!
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Exactly what I was thinking!

Congrats Kacey!
 
Wonderful News Kacey! I am soooooooo happy for you!
 
That's awesome Kacey! :) Thanks for sharing your good news!
 
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chefmeg said:
FINALLY...some good news from the Diva! Glad to hear this...


I am torn about retribution. On one hand, I think "why bother..more stress"? And then on the other hand, I think "they should pay for their obvious flaunting of the law"

I truly think you need to pray on it a bit and maybe weite out the pros and cons!
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Yes, I am torn as well. The people I did have a good relationship with have not spoken to me in months. When I reached out to a few of the agents that I had a good relationship with after I was fired, not one of them would return my emails or calls. So I wouldn't be worried about burning bridges- because there isn't anything to burn!

It would be nice to make an example out of them, especially since I was privy to information about how they wanted to do things to get other agents they didn't like to quit. People trust me, so they tell me pretty much everything, so I have a lot of information about other agents that they told me, that might be helpful for them to know, so they could take their offices to another Real Estate company...because they are working for people that are using them, and trashing them behind their backs.

I will pray on it- like I said... I would like to make an example out of them but I'm just not sure if it is the right thing to do. It sure would feel good to do it, but I'd rather turn them over to God and let Him deal with them!! :)
 
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Yes, I am torn as well. The people I did have a good relationship with have not spoken to me in months. When I reached out to a few of the agents that I had a good relationship with after I was fired, not one of them would return my emails or calls. So I wouldn't be worried about burning bridges- because there isn't anything to burn!

It would be nice to make an example out of them, especially since I was privy to information about how they wanted to do things to get other agents they didn't like to quit. People trust me, so they tell me pretty much everything, so I have a lot of information about other agents that they told me, that might be helpful for them to know, so they could take their offices to another Real Estate company...because they are working for people that are using them, and trashing them behind their backs.

I will pray on it- like I said... I would like to make an example out of them but I'm just not sure if it is the right thing to do. It sure would feel good to do it, but I'd rather turn them over to God and let Him deal with them!! :)
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THAT is the best decision! I'm proud of your for standing on your principles instead of running to the nearest lawyer to sue them... which I do think they deserve, but maybe not from you.

However, maybe if you are "lucky" (is that the right word?), GOD will want to make an example of them and He will use you to do it. Regardless, it takes guts to be able to turn the other cheek and I'm glad to know that you are willing to do that!!! You will be rewarded for your faithfulness!
 
Forgive me if I sound harsh, but I support retribution. There are a lot of businesses out there that think the law is theirs to interpret. Go for retribution and word will get around...and maybe some other business will rethink what they are doing and one less person will have to go through what you have.
 
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legacypc46 said:
Forgive me if I sound harsh, but I support retribution. There are a lot of businesses out there that think the law is theirs to interpret. Go for retribution and word will get around...and maybe some other business will rethink what they are doing and one less person will have to go through what you have.
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No, you don't sound harsh...but as fun as Voodoo retribution or legal retribution sounds right now---turning them over to God will do much more than I could ever do from a worldly standpoint...


:D
 
Kacey,
So glad that you got some good news! I'm sorry about the hearing for your sister not going as well as you'd hoped. I'm sure it will all work out. Just keep praying! :)
God bless.
Amanda
 
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