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by JSeymourATL 3532 days ago
> How would you handle being fired without cause...

Get up... dust-yourself-off, and Move On!

The knee-jerk lawyer-up advice is asinine. The only guys who win that game are attorneys. Are you prepared to spend $5-10K+ in 'modest' legal fees so you can to go to war with a former employer? Do you really trust the courts will right the wrong you perceive?

It totally sucks being fired! The biggest bruise is to your ego and immediate cash-flow. Best to put that time/money/energy into connecting with a new, potentially more rewarding job.
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venkasub 3530 days ago
I would agree. Shit happens; deal with it without wasting more resources on it. [BUT, If you can afford the legal fees and more importantly -- the TIME -- go for it, but do not go with the idea of vendetta in mind, but rightful compensation.]

I somehow like the idea of 'Let Go', though easier said than done, this will make you realize many things in life and prepare you for the Future than continue to lurk in the Past.

(Or is it the Buddha in me talking!!)

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VestingBurn 3532 days ago
Maybe... It depends on how effective the lawyer is on brokering some sort of compensation without going public or involving the courts. In many issues, both parties would rather avoid the court system however it seems to require a lawyer to get to the negotiating table.

I suspect this is on the minds of many replying with the advice to go to a lawyer.

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