Got The Sack

[zamzummim]

By not saying who asked you to write it?

This IT Director sounds a bit of a dick.

Its this kind of organisation where small men feel big if you know what I mean, in the real world no one would emply them, but they are a very vary small fish they just happen to be in even smaller pond !!

My email was factual, after sending it I checked back with the person suggested sending it, and asked him if that was what he needed, and even asked him if he was happy with it !!

Back to Jobserve

[el duder]

If they are such a small outfit, then just pack it in.

Stick them the finger, cut your losess. Write it off.

Honestly, i would go with all guns blazing. They want rid of you, then just walk and leave them in the tulip.

[sunnysan]

Try this

Have you got any written proof from the guy that asked you to send the email?

If you do then you where basically obeying your managers instructions. What does he say about it?

Sounds like you are well shot of them to be honest.

[snaw]

Walk away, move on, forget about it.

You gain nothing by getting all legal or trying to get revenge etc.

Does sort of remind me of a mate of mine who was contracting in aus who was sacked in the late nineties when the 'email policy' phase started. His contract was coming up and he recieved (Not sent) a rude email. His boss got wind of it and used it as an excuse to sack him.

Trouble was they didn't know that really he was just in IT escaping his duty as the sole loyal son who was next in line to take over the family business (Privatly owned top 100 firm in aus), needless to say when the family rolled out their big gun lawyers in defence of their prodigal the company concerned shat themselves and apologised profusely. Still makes me laugh.

[BoredBloke]

I don't see why he should write it off. They have bought his time and skills and should be made to pay for that.

I would write a letter to state your side of the situation documenting what you did, why and when. Do you have a copy of the email you sent to the director?

You have been set up and I can't see how they have a leg to stand on. You did something one of their people asked you to do, and sent it to one of their people who got the @rse over it. It's not like your work was the issue especially given that they want you to continue with it. Also, if you do continue, how do you know that they will pay you out for this also?

I would get legal advice and I would demand the payment for the 2 days worked. I would also increase the rate for the outstanding work they want doing - you no longer have a nice working relationship, so why offer your services to them at the going rate. If you then prove to be too expensive, stuff them.

[el duder]

I don't see why he should write it off. They have bought his time and skills and should be made to pay for that.

I would write a letter to state your side of the situation documenting what you did, why and when. Do you have a copy of the email you sent to the director?

You have been set up and I can't see how they have a leg to stand on. You did something one of their people asked you to do, and sent it to one of their people who got the @rse over it. It's not like your work was the issue especially given that they want you to continue with it. Also, if you do continue, how do you know that they will pay you out for this also?

I would get legal advice and I would demand the payment for the 2 days worked. I would also increase the rate for the outstanding work they want doing - you no longer have a nice working relationship, so why offer your services to them at the going rate. If you then prove to be too expensive, stuff them.

Legal advice over 2 days pay?

Dont make me laugh mate.

[zamzummim]

Legal advice over 2 days pay?

Dont make me laugh mate.

The 2 works pay is worth at least £1000

[shaunbhoy]

The 2 works pay is worth at least £1000

And you haven't even got OUR advisory bills yet either!

[BoredBloke]

I meant legal advice as to the chances of the action going his way - no point going down the route of a small claims court if it is 100% bound to fail. As the amount is £1000, I'd definately not write this off, and why should he. Why should the client get the benefit of his services for nothing and be able to do the same to another poor sod.

[Francko]

...I was asked to send an email to the IT director specifying the exact requirements, this didn’t go down well, and the IT director felt insulted that a contractor sent him a requirement email, anyway he insisted I should be terminated, I know it’s a stupid mistake of mine, and I lost out on a lucrative contract, even though I wasn’t enjoying it.

I can't see how this might have been seen a mistake. Can you explain a bit more details about "specifying the requirements"? Do you have any email proof about this request?