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[quote name='SpottedNigel']Knock over the magazine rack.[/QUOTE]
That made me laugh more than it usually does in this case.

[quote name='JimmieMac']Be a man, keep your mouth shut, go home and drink. Then, Monday, look for a new job.[/QUOTE]
I think that's actually called being a pussy.
 
GOD DAMN!....you got hosed tommy...you got hosed real good.


Even though they will most likely never belive you but is there anyway to prove that you didnt do it? Also i would demand that they tell you the exact reason why they are firing you.

Other than that.......the best way to get back at them......







Glitter!


Seriouly walk in with a pocket full of glitter whoever tries to give you shit reach into your pocket and scream, GLITTER BITCHES while tossing a handful at their face. It wont hurt them...but do you know how hard it is to get glitter off? They will have to walk around like that for a week!

Glitter-The ultimate payback.
 
[quote name='SpottedNigel']Knock over the magazine rack.[/QUOTE]
Knocking over the magazine rack would take all of 4 minutes to put back up.
Rather I could call up a couple of my friends working tonight and have them secretly push the shelves a couple of inches closer to each other, so tomorrow in a fit of job quitting rage drop kick one of them thus creating a massive video shelf domino effect.

~PHILIP
 
Hahahahaha, thanks for the awesome laugh soodmeg.

Sucks that you are going to be fired OP. Just use the glitter idea, it's awesome.
 
"We find it's always better to fire people on a Friday. Studies have statistically shown that there's less chance of an incident if you do it at the end of the week. "

So basically, enjoy your last day tomorrow.
 
[quote name='russianguns']I'm being so tempted right now to drive to Micheal's and purchasting bottles of glitter and running through the store glitterfying every movie and game on shelf.

~PHILIP[/quote]

Buy bags of it and fill the drop box.
 
[quote name='russianguns']I wasn't even aware of that being a statistic, but the last person to get fired was on a Friday over the phone no less.

~PHILIP[/QUOTE]

It's from Office Space. It may well be a real statistic, but it's directly quoted from Office Space.

Also: :rofl: @ the glitter idea.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']It's from Office Space. It may well be a real statistic, but it's directly quoted from Office Space.

Also: :rofl: @ the glitter idea.[/QUOTE]

Oh, if Office Space said it, you better believe its real.


(I'm glad someone got the reference though)
 
Sounds like you got the shaft. It's a shame with those kinds of jobs, some people
stay on for a long time, but it's always easy to find a replacement, so they have no problem making an example out of you if something's wrong.

You should quit before they fire you and when you walk out:
fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, I'm out!
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I don't see how your store stays open, if your claims of losing 100 games a month is true.

Go with the glitter. Have a friend take pics. Post here.
 
Assuming you are completely innocent, I would ask to talk to the Human Resources Manager. Being fired for something you did not do is not right. The HR person will be much more equipped to warn management of the possible repercussions of wrongly accusing and then firing someone.
 
OMG! Nephilim..that had to be one of the best sigs i have ever seen. You are now 2nd on my list of the GREATEST SIGS OF ALL TIME (ECHO ECHO ECHO)


Sorry but Greentards outshines everyones his will always be 1# in my book.
 
[quote name='Soodmeg']


Glitter!


Seriouly walk in with a pocket full of glitter whoever tries to give you shit reach into your pocket and scream, GLITTER BITCHES while tossing a handful at their face. It wont hurt them...but do you know how hard it is to get glitter off? They will have to walk around like that for a week!

Glitter-The ultimate payback.[/quote]

you're a genius
 
You know you could think about this positively. Maybe they're firing your GM for incompetence for letting that much theft happen, promoting you to GM, and bringing in an assistant manager to replace your position.
 
Well thanks, but Wubb just removed it!!!!!!!

PM'd me

I removed this pic from your sig
We have an ~50KB limit for sigs.
 
That really sucks about your job, sorry to hear that...however maybe this thread should turn into a poll

1.) Glitter!!!
2.) Newstand knockover domino effect
3.) Show up in Panda Suit (violence ensues)
4.) [your choice here]
 
I would definitely vote for glitter, that's a genius idea. No matter what you choose to do, atleast keep a pocket full of glitter, you never know they might say something to piss you off enough and then you'll wish you had it. Keep us posted on what happens man and good luck!
 
I am glad so many like my glitter idea.....i cant even count how many people and cars,houses, classrooms, teachers desk me and my friend have glittered.

Awww the memories.
 
Not sure, but I'm betting you live in an "at will" state, which means they can hire, or fire, you at their will, whim, whatever. They won't put theft on your stuff, because they can't prove it. Can you tell my hubby's been through this before?

You're getting shafted and it sucks, but don't resign. Then you can't even claim the pittance of unemployment, which helps while looking.

For the next jobs you apply, just say they restructured the stores and leadership, eliminating your position, since you were relatively new. Everyone buys that because it's going on all over.

Good luck, man.
 
Sorry to hear about that, losing a job is never fun. Your employer will probably give you the option of "quitting" instead of being fired. They make you think that it will look bad to be fired on your resume so you quit out of self-preservation. However, you might look up the unemployment rules in your area. If you let them fire you then take them to court they will look pretty stupid firing you as an example and not with ample reason (or a paper trail of verbal and written warnings). A friend of mine did this and, after a short court date, his old job was paying his unemployment for several months. I'm sure it all depends on your state laws. As far as your resume goes, most jobs now ask if you have ever quit as an option when you would have gotten fired, so it makes little difference. If you decide to try for unemployment somehow, then I would be very clear with your sup that you do not understand why you are being let go and ask for it in writing that day (that way if he types something up quickly it might have more mistakes that will bite them in court). Then I'd go right down to the unemployment line first thing Monday and file a claim. Again, check you local rules.

Good luck with your job search,

T
 
[quote name='Soodmeg']I am glad so many like my glitter idea.....i cant even count how many people and cars,houses, classrooms, teachers desk me and my friend have glittered.

Awww the memories.[/quote]

Theres still some glitter stuck in my damn car seat from when my GF wore some glittery dress to a christmas party
 
Glitter ftw. I was gonna say completely reorganize the used games section ("Excuse me sir, I'd like to get this used Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for Nintendo 64 you have on the shelf."), but that'd take a lot of time unsupervised. So, just make everything really really shiny.
 
[quote name='umcthomas']Sorry to hear about that, losing a job is never fun. Your employer will probably give you the option of "quitting" instead of being fired. They make you think that it will look bad to be fired on your resume so you quit out of self-preservation. However, you might look up the unemployment rules in your area. If you let them fire you then take them to court they will look pretty stupid firing you as an example and not with ample reason (or a paper trail of verbal and written warnings). A friend of mine did this and, after a short court date, his old job was paying his unemployment for several months. I'm sure it all depends on your state laws. As far as your resume goes, most jobs now ask if you have ever quit as an option when you would have gotten fired, so it makes little difference. If you decide to try for unemployment somehow, then I would be very clear with your sup that you do not understand why you are being let go and ask for it in writing that day (that way if he types something up quickly it might have more mistakes that will bite them in court). Then I'd go right down to the unemployment line first thing Monday and file a claim. Again, check you local rules.

Good luck with your job search,

T[/QUOTE]

Most places in at will states will simply refuse to state why you are being fired for just this very reason. They have zero obligation to provide a reason for the termination, and they will leave it at that. I do recommend going for the unemployment, though they may choose to contest that. If they terminate you "for cause" or you quit, you may be precluded from recieving unemployment.
 
If you have medical insurance from, run your ass the doctor for a checkup.
The Glitter idea is great. Or for the last hour of your shift, hide in the bathroom until it's signout time. I did once, they just fired me 2 weeks later on a friday during my Vacation time over the phone.
 
[quote name='SpottedNigel']Knock over the magazine rack.[/QUOTE]


It is kind of sad that very few of us seem to remember this one.

Your situation sucks but whatever you do, don't quit. I would call your HR rep as soon as possible. Even if you are in an at will state, a lot of national companies apply termination rules across the entire company which means that the company's termination rules could be a lot more strict than your state requires.
 
[quote name='botticus']That made me laugh more than it usually does in this case.[/quote]Maybe it's because I haven't seen it in that context lately, but I also laughed harder than usual.
 
Ok,

How about some real advice. Here are my suggestions:

1) If you want to fight back:
Take a tape recorder in (the small kind). Have it in your pocket. Have a serious discussion with your Manager about theft in your store. Record all of his refusals and make sure you confirm verbally that you have discussed this a number of times. When it comes time for you to be fired, record again and use your prior tape for "evidence". This is assuming that you truly have not been negligent in any way.

2) Blockbuster isn't worth it.

If the job isn't worth all this uphill battle of "proving" yourself, I would still make a point of letting your Manager know they're making a scapegoat out of you. Stand up for yourself, but don't let your pride get in the way of being the better man/woman. Be sure to resign before you get fired, and walk out with respect. Document everything and in future job interviews, when they ask about your experiences at Blockbuster speak the truth and use a little salesmanship to spin things your way (you know the details best). If there is one thing I have learned in the business world:

BURN AS FEW BRIDGES AS POSSIBLE, BECAUSE SOMEHOW, YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS END UP HAVING TO WORK WITH OR FOR THOSE PEOPLE IN THE FUTURE.

I can't tell you how many people I've wanted to tell off over the last 5 years, and over 5 years I have ended up working for or with them every time (and most of them have proven to be very good people that I had an unfair opinion of).

Don't do anything stupid. It feels good for a day or two, then what do you have? Keep your self-respect and defend yourself with respect. If you have to leave, leave.
 
"What the fuck?! Did you just throw a packet of glitter on me?! Look at me, I'm covered in this shit!"

[quote name='Soodmeg']GLITTER BITCHES[/quote] *run*
 
Hmm, if this was a poll.

1) Glitter Bitches!

He's serious about this shit man. Glitter is hard as hell to get off of anything, much like a stink palm--- It just takes time to go away.

2) AK-47

Not serious with this one, but, yeah.
 
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[quote name='KwanzaaTimmy']Hmm, if this was a poll.

1) Glitter Bitches!

He's serious about this shit man. Glitter is hard as hell to get off of anything, much like a stink palm--- It just takes time to go away.

2) AK-47

Not serious with this one, but, yeah.[/quote]
Why not combine the idea behind the two? Get a gas-powered airsoft gun, pour some pink glitter down the barrel, and whenver the boss tells you you're out, pull it out and start screaming about busting caps. When he's about to shit himself, shoot the barrel full of glitter in his face, yell 'GLITTER BITCH' and scram. :D
 
Note to self: modify wang to shoot glitter on command. Good times will be had by all.

OP: Sorry to hear. Whoever said to not burn bridges but to stand up for yourself is completely dead-on. Don't hurt the future for the bullshit going on now. Handle yourself professionally, but let them know you don't agree with their knee-jerk reactions, especially when your suggestions have fallen on deaf ears.

Good luck.
 
first.. sorry about your misfortune..
second.. has anyone mentioned that you can go through their system and help us find out more games like Red ninja, DRake, Kuon.... you know.. so the rest of the CAG can help you fucking Blockbuster.... hehe
 
ive been looking for live cards lately at 4 dif blockbusters i swear the employees steal them all there always gone .

I like the glitter idea the way to pull it all off would be to

a. make a bunch of fake buy one video game get one game free equal or less value. Place a big stack of them on the counter in the gamerush section.
'later toss a ton of them in the parking' lot id say a few days after u leave.

b. when u do the glitter start at the oposite side of the store pretend ur looking at the movies and drop piles of it throughout the store on ur way to the front to toss it over the staff on ur way out.

c. put a pile of glitter in some of the newer game cases so when they go to check out a painful reminder of u will be left behind .

d. call corp through ur friends names and leave reports of the person who fired u claiming while u were renting movies u seen them stealing live cards and movies.
 
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