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Crabby Appleton

(5,231 posts)
10. Well, that just sucks
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 05:21 AM
Jan 2020

Good luck with whatever happens next for you.

I'm so sorry about this. Beakybird Jan 2020 #1
This makes me so sorry to hear, Softy. I do think it's good to look at it as an early retirement. coti Jan 2020 #2
Keep in good touch with your friends from work, too, they could be key in maybe helping you find coti Jan 2020 #4
I sense that something will come your way. sprinkleeninow Jan 2020 #3
Best of luck to you. safeinOhio Jan 2020 #5
Unbelievable. Good luck mate. mahina Jan 2020 #6
My heart goes out to you Soph0571 Jan 2020 #7
My heart goes out to you Soph0571 Jan 2020 #8
Interesting erlewyne Jan 2020 #9
Well, that just sucks Crabby Appleton Jan 2020 #10
Maybe you can do the interview online. Times have changed. I was applegrove Jan 2020 #11
Applegrove...you are onto something here HipChick Jan 2020 #17
I'm response for the recruitment process at my company. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2020 #20
I had to stop working because I became unable to work BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #12
Sorry to hear about your situation Sherman A1 Jan 2020 #13
They allowed him to work from home for 7 years without ever having to leave the house MichMan Jan 2020 #54
And according to the post Sherman A1 Jan 2020 #55
What products where you supporting? Do you have a current CV? I was in tech support but now retired. usaf-vet Jan 2020 #14
wish you the best of luck krakfiend Jan 2020 #15
Stock grants should vest if you lose your job. I'd challenge that if not the case. BSdetect Jan 2020 #16
The OP was not fired lunatica Jan 2020 #30
Not what I wrote - if not fired he ought to have his stock options vested. BSdetect Jan 2020 #33
Yes - this is odd. The unvested stock should remain. Lucky Luciano Jan 2020 #34
Laid off EndlessWire Jan 2020 #47
Yes. It should be part of the layoff process. lunatica Jan 2020 #49
So sorry. That's the way corporations operate in the USA. sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #18
This is a crack no one should fall through DFW Jan 2020 #19
Damn...... a kennedy Jan 2020 #21
Big DU hugs out to ya, Softydog88. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2020 #22
So sorry. That's tough. Are you eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits? Fla Dem Jan 2020 #23
If he applied for SSDI, he needs to get a lawyer. haele Jan 2020 #38
Good advice in this thread dutch777 Jan 2020 #24
I'm overwhelmed by the good wishes and great advice. softydog88 Jan 2020 #25
I went through this multiple times in the mid 2008s jmbar2 Jan 2020 #27
Really sorry. If you are approved for permanent disability, I think you get Medicare. Hoyt Jan 2020 #26
You get Rebl2 Jan 2020 #44
Look into COBRA benefits beastie boy Jan 2020 #28
It should apply, 18 months of COBRA. n USALiberal Jan 2020 #43
Your stock should vest if you were let go Dream Girl Jan 2020 #29
I am so sorry to hear this and sincerely hoping that some safety net somewhere Marie Marie Jan 2020 #31
First hired first fired is the rule for anyone below VP grade in most US corporations McCamy Taylor Jan 2020 #32
That's always been my experience. herding cats Jan 2020 #41
are you applying for SSDI Skittles Jan 2020 #35
It does not have to be this way. warmfeet Jan 2020 #36
Do look very carefully about what Fla Dem said about disability. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #37
I am truly sorry. Also disgusted at the politicians who PatrickforO Jan 2020 #39
I'm so sorry to hear this softydog. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #40
I've been there and my heart is completely with you. herding cats Jan 2020 #42
So sorry Rebl2 Jan 2020 #45
I am Fighting to Give You Better Benefits McKim Jan 2020 #46
someone said to get a disability lawyer orleans Jan 2020 #48
If you have a 401k with this company JenniferJuniper Jan 2020 #50
Have you considered contract work? Bayard Jan 2020 #51
So sorry I can relate Dukkha Jan 2020 #52
Apply for ssdi demosincebirth Jan 2020 #53
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