I just got fired from Alienware.com!!!

[CtK]

the official reason they fired me was for "no reason"
they said i was being terminated effective immediately

they are based in Miami, FL

i have some dirt on how they do their business

is there anything i can do about that??


im really pissed off at this company!!!
the new human resource guy does not know what the hell he is doing
he called a meeting with all the assemblers and tells us that he has a plan but he doesnt know what it is yet
isnt that kinda stupid??

i have always done what they have asked
and ive worked hard for them

ya they started selling at Best Buy

i was only working there for about 6 months am i suppose to get a severence pay??

they dont paint the case Coloware down the street does it

thanks every1!!!

 

[aphex]

Sorry to hear that...

i have some dirt on how they do their business

is there anything i can do about that??

Yea, post it here

 

[Soulflare]

Sharing dirt on them could get you in legal trouble... so you may want to keep reasonably quiet on that front.

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: Soulflare
Sharing dirt on them could get you in legal trouble... so you may want to keep reasonably quiet on that front.

Even if it's true?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Soulflare
Sharing dirt on them could get you in legal trouble... so you may want to keep reasonably quiet on that front.

Ooooo.. nevermind then.

 

[Booster]

Sorry to hear you were fired .

 

[Red Dawn]

have some dirt on how they do their business

They are way overpriced, that's all the dirt we need to know. Anybody that buys a system from them is a fool.

 

[Soulflare]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: Soulflare
Sharing dirt on them could get you in legal trouble... so you may want to keep reasonably quiet on that front.

Even if it's true?

Well, depending on what kind of a-holes they are, they could just file a lawsuit even if they have no legal grounds. I used to work for a company that used to pull that kind of crap as an intimidation tactic.

 

[hoihtah]

damm... sorry to hear that.

did they at least offer you a severance pay?

 

[bmacd]

Is alienware based out of one city only? My friend was playing around online and maxxed out a system close to $15k if i remember correctly. BB just started carrying those recently, right?

sorry d00d. The economy sucks to find a job right now i guess. good luck

-=bmacd=-

p.s. post your juicy secrets here. Besides, there's only a couple of us that come to ATOT

 

[WilsonTung]

the official reason they fired me was for "no reason"

Sorry to hear that. I think you were laid off, not fired.

 

[kgraeme]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Even if it's true?

Yep. Most companies have standard paperwork they have you sign when starting employment with them. One of the pieces will say something to the effect of, "You promise not to talk about how the business works and you can be sued if you do." It's usually tucked in with the W-4 forms and such.

 

[Nitemare]

Let me guess they are going to cut down the build time per machine to 4 days instead of 5?

Do a search for alienware in ATOT...

spill the dirt though...provided you can do it anonymously of course...

 

[RossMAN]

Did you get fired for posting anything here or any other internet forum?

 

[Evadman]

Sorry to hear that man

Wish ya luck on getting a new job.

 

[Adul]

you probly have some legal rights if they fired you without a reason. I would talk to a lawyer

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: Adul
you probly have some legal rights if they fired you without a reason. I would talk to a lawyer

Depends on the employment laws in the state. In California, employment is terminable at will, meaning an employer can fire you for any reason whatsoever.
Unfortunately, many employees are dirtbags and still try to collect money...surprising how many people get sore just because they lack basic job skills. :|

 

[Vadatajs]

Originally posted by: Adul
you probly have some legal rights if they fired you without a reason. I would talk to a lawyer

Sometimes you don't. You might sign away that right on a job application. For example on a fed-ex application it says:

"The applicant agrees to the following:

Conform to the rules and regulations of FedEX Ground/Home Delivery. Acknowledges that applicant's employment shall be at the will of FedEx Ground/Home Delivery subject to termination without recourse at any time for any or no reason."

 

[ElFenix]

alienware huh? high price computers that look really cool at lan parties but then you remember that one of those antec cases weighs 50 lbs.

 

[Wingznut]

"No reason"??? Get clarification on that. A reason must be given.

Severance pay after six months? Nah.

As for retaliation, don't bother. Just chalk it up to experience and move on with your life.

 

[Derango]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
alienware huh? high price computers that look really cool at lan parties but then you remember that one of those antec cases weighs 50 lbs.

Actualy, it weighs 31 pounds empty

 

[WW]

you got "laid off" 'your position was eliminated' 'we need to reduce expenses' blah blah blah...

don't take it personally if you we're doing a good job...it happens, the economy is rough right now, especially with a computer company.

it's cliche, but "DON'T BURN YOUR BRIDGES!" you never know when you'll need a reference, or wind up working with someone from that company again. Also, don't be 'mr. negative' during interviews...just be honest, everyone knows that layoffs are common these days.

first update your resume...then call everyone that you worked with there, or maybe just knew from seeing them in the hall, and NETWORK! tell them you were laid off and want to know if they might have some advice or leads for you (don't ask them directly for a job, just see if they know someone that is looking for people).

don't be shy about it...tell your neighbors, your friends, your relatives, etc that you are looking for a job...

good luck!

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Wingznut PEZ
"No reason"??? Get clarification on that. A reason must be given.

Not necessarily. At-will employment basically states that either the employee or employer can terminate employment with a company at any reason for no reason.

BTW, GO WINGS!

 

[shiner]

They are way overpriced, that's all the dirt we need to know. Anybody that buys a system from them is a fool.

I'll 2nd that comment.

 

[Harvey]

CtK -- From what you've posted, it sounds like you got the shaft. Rather than looking for advice from OT "wannabe lawyers," I think it's time to talk to a real one who knows something about employment problems.

Good luck.