A pharmacy assistant’s termination story shocked those reading it online. Taking to Reddit, this medical professional unveiled how they were hired by a pharmacy company for an exciting job and even relocated for it but later received a termination letter only one day into their role.
The employee revealed that they had left their previous job for the gig at this pharmacy company and even moved near the workplace to ease their daily commute following promising discussions with the bosses. However, what followed got them wondering if it was a nightmare.
‘I Was Let Go Right After That’
“I recently got hired as a pharmacy assistant at a No Frills location in Port Alberni. Before accepting the job, I was directly encouraged by the pharmacy manager to take the position. Based on that, I made a big decision to relocate, thinking this was a stable opportunity,” the individual wrote on Reddit.
The employee mentioned that they had been eyeing a new job and had been applying at various organisations in the recent past. When the pharmacy job eventually came their way, this individual felt relieved and joyous. But the drastic turn of events left them in shock and despair. Worst part? They’re now stuck in an unknown place without a job at hand.
“I showed up on my first day, ready to learn and work hard and then I was let go right after that. No proper explanation. No warning. Nothing,” the employee wrote. “Now I’m in a new place, without the job I moved for, and without the job I left behind. Financially and mentally, this has hit me really hard. I genuinely acted in good faith and trusted what I was told.”
‘Is This Even Legal?’
The employee felt shattered and questioned whether it was even legal on the company’s part to fire them all of a sudden. “I am trying to understand: Is this even legal?” they asked. “I’ve started looking into filing a complaint, but I’d really appreciate any advice or similar experiences. Right now, I just feel stuck and honestly a bit lost.”
The post resonated with a lot of people, who sympathised with the employee and urged him to consult a legal advisor or a lawyer.
“This is why I don’t take jobs that expect relocation without offering any relocation assistance. Because if the job ends, you are on your own,” commented one individual.
Someone else wrote, “I can only share that I empathise with what you are going through. And I can only imagine the rage and sadness you feel right now.”
“Talk to a lawyer. If money is an issue, find a law school; they could give advice for free or even take on the case pro bono,” one other mentioned.
The story of the pharmacy company employee does indeed come across as shocking. How badly the organisation dealt with the individual’s case and fired them without any explanation after they relocated is an example of complete ignorance and apathy.