Fairly sure dark side would work but posting it here.
I lost my job today. I have worked at the company for 4 years. Things were going great. Made enough money to satisfy my needs, and enjoyed what I did. I was completely blind-sided.
Depressed, obviously. What happened was a combination of bad luck, and me being an idiot. I go to many people's houses and fix things for them. I apologize for being so vague but I don't want to give away too much personal information on the Internet, and I am rambling.
After I finish some jobs, some customers are kind enough to tip me for services rendered. I have gotten everything from a dollar in quarters all the way to a pair of floor seats to a Dallas Mavericks game vs the celtics (best tip ever, 885 face value per ticket). About four months ago I was given bottle of wine. Nothing fancy, a cheap 10 dollar bottle of wine. I refused it initially, but the customer is always right, so on second offer I took it. The wine bottle was sealed with wax and never opened, not even to this moment.
A few days ago a member of the security team was randomly checking our company vehicles. It was sometime at night so I was completely unaware. Today I was called in by my human resources manager, that member of the security department, and my manager. The HR woman basically toyed with me asking arbitrary questions such as "how are you handout the new changes" when she already new I was soon to be released.
I was asked eventually about what personal items I had in my van. I said my keys, nicotine, a gps and that's about it. She paused for 10 seconds, and said in a very matter-of-fact cadence "and what about wine?" I thought to myself, oh shit I didn't remember to take the wine out. She then asked why I didn't mention that, and why I didn't mention it was a gift from a customer. They then implied I was an alcoholic by mentioning that the company offers a drug/alcohol treatment plan that is anonymous.
I tried to explain myself but she was not hearing anything. I went and took a urine test and a breathalyzer and passed quite thoroughly. But that wasn't going to help. They were hoping I would fail and could terminate me right then and there.
So right now I am serving a three day suspension, and will be released on Tuesday. I just wanted to vent a bit, and love this forum for allowing me to do so. It was my fault for being careless and leaving that anywhere near company property. I am never that careless with any other substance. I'm depressed right now, but me last two MDMA/MDEA capsules will be kicking in soon and I can relieve a bit of stress. I just needed to post somewhere to help from going insane.
I lost my job today. I have worked at the company for 4 years. Things were going great. Made enough money to satisfy my needs, and enjoyed what I did. I was completely blind-sided.
Depressed, obviously. What happened was a combination of bad luck, and me being an idiot. I go to many people's houses and fix things for them. I apologize for being so vague but I don't want to give away too much personal information on the Internet, and I am rambling.
After I finish some jobs, some customers are kind enough to tip me for services rendered. I have gotten everything from a dollar in quarters all the way to a pair of floor seats to a Dallas Mavericks game vs the celtics (best tip ever, 885 face value per ticket). About four months ago I was given bottle of wine. Nothing fancy, a cheap 10 dollar bottle of wine. I refused it initially, but the customer is always right, so on second offer I took it. The wine bottle was sealed with wax and never opened, not even to this moment.
A few days ago a member of the security team was randomly checking our company vehicles. It was sometime at night so I was completely unaware. Today I was called in by my human resources manager, that member of the security department, and my manager. The HR woman basically toyed with me asking arbitrary questions such as "how are you handout the new changes" when she already new I was soon to be released.
I was asked eventually about what personal items I had in my van. I said my keys, nicotine, a gps and that's about it. She paused for 10 seconds, and said in a very matter-of-fact cadence "and what about wine?" I thought to myself, oh shit I didn't remember to take the wine out. She then asked why I didn't mention that, and why I didn't mention it was a gift from a customer. They then implied I was an alcoholic by mentioning that the company offers a drug/alcohol treatment plan that is anonymous.
I tried to explain myself but she was not hearing anything. I went and took a urine test and a breathalyzer and passed quite thoroughly. But that wasn't going to help. They were hoping I would fail and could terminate me right then and there.
So right now I am serving a three day suspension, and will be released on Tuesday. I just wanted to vent a bit, and love this forum for allowing me to do so. It was my fault for being careless and leaving that anywhere near company property. I am never that careless with any other substance. I'm depressed right now, but me last two MDMA/MDEA capsules will be kicking in soon and I can relieve a bit of stress. I just needed to post somewhere to help from going insane.
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) Having a genuine concern for others and being kind are what cause customers to bestow gifts upon you like that. They feel that you aren't getting enough (and they would be correct). The sense of frustration and loathing you feel is likely related to the fact that this causes you to doubt yourself. Your HR contact's lack of understanding, and unwillingness to listen to what you had to say was HER problem, not yours. 
