So, I quit my job the other day...

[Nitmo]

Yup, I am currently unemployed and feeling very relieved.

I used to work for PETCO as a bird specialist, but due to cricumstances of my boss being an asshole, I no longer wanted to work there.

Lately, the management crew has been really write-up happy and (probably illegally) discriminatory to everyone who worked there before they took over. I personally got written up for really stupid things like a water-bottle being only 3/4 of the way full, and missing initials on one piece of paper. So Sunday, I'm cleaning the birdcages out and the manager tells me he found a dead lizard in the reptile cages that I misted a half-hour ago. I ask him where it was and he says "In the back, under the plant" I ask him how I could have possibly known it was there, when I can't move the plant, since half teh lizards in the cage would escape if I did. He replies "I don't know, but I have to write you up for this, too." So about 2 hours later, I hand him my keys and say "I quit, you have completely taken all the joy out of working here for me." And walk out.

So, anybody in the Portland area know of any job openings out there?

[BlairH]

You did the right thing. Employers need to wake up and realise that being wankers isn't the best way to run the place.

[howyadoin]

about 2 hours later, I hand him my keys and say "I quit, you have completely taken all the joy out of working here for me."You forgot the part about him being an ignorant c*cksucker.

[Rob Allen]

So, anybody in the Portland area know of any job openings
out there?That's my cue...

I work for a computer company, which is pretty different from working at Petco. What kind of experience or interest do you have in doing computer stuff?

Here's what I could find in the category of local jobs for non-computer geeks. You should also browse the classifieds at www.oregonlive.com, www.wweek.com and www.greenlightclassifieds.com .



Material Handler I

Description

Verify, inspect and package finished goods for stock or immediate shipments.
Pull and verify stock according to shipping requests.
Verify outbound shipments for accuracy, and process using approved carriers when using shipping system or manual system when needed.
Assist in maintaining stock and packaging materials in a neat and organized manner.
Assist in ensuring that all daily shipments actually ship and that all problem issues are escalated to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Assist in ensuring the overall security and safety of goods and personnel.
Associate is authorized to and responsible for reporting issues relating to the quality of product or service and to recommend corrective action.

Qualifications
Good reading comprehension.
Basic math skills
Good written and verbal communication skills needed.
Basic PC and/or computer terminal operations.
6 months experience in either warehousing or parts handling.
Good attention to detail
Good manual dexterity and the ability to handle large amounts of items.
Ability to lift up to 50 LBS, repetitively
Ability to deal with changing priorities and demanding time frames.
Good team interaction required.



Customer Service Representative

Description

We are looking for an Autosource Service Representative for our Call Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for processing vehicle valuation entry requests via phone and fax. You will enter the information into our proprietary database.

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in Customer Service. In addition, you must have solid communication skills and the ability to type 40 WPM. Passion for the automotive industry a plus!



Client Account Representative

Description

Technical Call Center environment supporting clients over the phone, assisting with payroll, tax and HR questions.


Qualifications
Client service experience; verbal and written communication skills. Call Center experience and payroll exposure desirable.

[macul]

Nothing in Oregon, but we're hiring in Jacksonville! Not much help, I know. Sorry about your job situation. Sounds like you handled it good, though, in telling your boss clearly why you are leaving without being rude about it.

[west3man]

Very ballsy.
A co-worker of mine did the same things a couple of days, ago. Well, what she did was hand in a letter of resignation to take effect in two weeks. They fired her the next day w/ no severance pay, as I understand it.

Anyway, now you've both got more time to find a work environment that you don't dread going to every day.

[Anthony]

Very ballsy.
A co-worker of mine did the same things a couple of days, ago. Well, what she did was hand in a letter of resignation to take effect in two weeks. They fired her the next day w/ no severance pay, as I understand it.

Anyway, now you've both got more time to find a work environment that you don't dread going to every day.
Ain't that illegal? To fire her the day after she gives her two weeks notice? If not it probably should be.

[Valmore]

Maybe you could breed parakeets? I mean, seriously, the parakeets I bought from breeders out of home were much healthier and friendlier than the ones I bought at a store.

Of course, that probably won't pay the bills...

Sadly, I know of no openings in Portland. But good luck!

[west3man]

Ain't that illegal? To fire her the day after she gives her two weeks notice? If not it probably should be.
I doubt it's illegal, but the way I see it, IF quitting the job would've disqualified her for unemployment, I'd say that being discharged RE-qualifies her... at least for the moment she was fired to the day she WOULD'VE quit.

Also, she was still within the 2-3 month probationary period (associated with all newly hired associates, I believe) so I think that means she slightly less protected than someone who made it through that.

[macul]

Ain't that illegal? To fire her the day after she gives her two weeks notice? If not it probably should be.

Probably depends upon the state.

[Lone Ranger]

First of all, let me offer you my congratulations, Justin.

That took guts - and I applaud you for not putting up with the b.s. any longer.

I quit a job that was slowly killing my soul a couple of years ago, and although I was out of work for a stretch, it was a great decision for me.

I wish you the best of luck - keep us updated.

[Dom]

I love the feeling of quitting a job. It's probably why I've done it twice this year.

Congrats and don't worry, a wise man once told me that fortune favours the bold.

[K'Nort]

Well I was going to say ask Rob, but he beat me to it!

I have one friend who forwards me his company's weekly openings. I'll pass on the next copy. I know we don't have anything.

[Donald M.]

Also, she was still within the 2-3 month probationary period (associated with all newly hired associates, I believe) so I think that means she slightly less protected than someone who made it through that.

As far as I know, within the 3-month probationary period a company can fire you for any reason or no reason at all and you're out of luck as far as unemployment insurance goes, which is probably why they fired her rather than let her ride out her last two weeks. No company wants to keep an employee around who so clearly doesn't want to be there, especially after such a short time.

Who gives two-weeks notice at a job they haven't even been at for three months anyway? It's not like you're going to be looking for a reccomendation from them.

[K'Nort]

Quel coincidence.


Edit: Too big to attach.

linky instead (http://www.uwgrocers.com/CS2000/Jobs/Pacific+Northwest/Default.htm)

[west3man]

As far as I know, within the 3-month probationary period a company can fire you for any reason or no reason at all and you're out of luck as far as unemployment insurance goes, which is probably why they fired her rather than let her ride out her last two weeks. No company wants to keep an employee around who so clearly doesn't want to be there, especially after such a short time.

Who gives two-weeks notice at a job they haven't even been at for three months anyway? It's not like you're going to be looking for a reccomendation from them.
Just a courtesy. Nothing was expected in-return.

[Donald M.]

Just a courtesy. Nothing was expected in-return.

If you've been at a job for years that's one thing, or even year, but if you haven't even been at a job long enough to get past the probationary period I don't see that much courtesy is required.

At my job the official policy is not to let people who've given their two weeks notice any sick time.

I can understand the reasoning, but what if someone's genuinely sick. (Yeah, I know. There seem to be two kinds of people in the workplace, the people who never call in sick and the people who do it once or twice a week. I wonder if anyone even gets sick anymore.) That sort of thing'll just encourage someone to use up all their sick time and then give two weeks notice.

[Dark Galaxy]

I don't know what kind of job you are looking for. But if it is more retail type stuff with flexible hours, the Beaverton Fred Meyer had a table of applications sittting out by the customer service desk the other day. I don't know what Portland-ish area you are specifically looking for. I worked for Freddies back in the day, wasn't a bad deal. I never got written up for anything, ever.

[Nitmo]

That's my cue...

I work for a computer company, which is pretty different from working at Petco. What kind of experience or interest do you have in doing computer stuff?

Here's what I could find in the category of local jobs for non-computer geeks. You should also browse the classifieds at www.oregonlive.com, www.wweek.com and www.greenlightclassifieds.com .

I could do the first one, but have no experience in warehousing, but I do have ordering/recieving experience.

And thanks, K'Nort

[Rob Allen]

I could do the first one, but have no experience in warehousing, but I do have ordering/recieving experience.
If you meet the other qualifications, they probably won't insist on the warehousing experience. Are you ready to apply?

And aren't you closer to Salem than Portland? Maybe you should check the state government's website. They always have some openings.

[west3man]

If you meet the other qualifications, they probably won't insist on the warehousing experience. Are you ready to apply?

And aren't you closer to Salem than Portland? Maybe you should check the state government's website. They always have some openings.
Nitmo, I'm not familiar with your area, but the above sounds like great advice - especially if, like Florida, they have a system where you can input your information and save it, making it much easier to apply for multiple positions over time.

Much luck to you, my good 'mo.

[Nitmo]

You forgot the part about him being an ignorant c*cksucker.

That comes later when he gets the hammer of the state of Oregon (for various fire-code violations, sexual-harassment, discriminatory practices and other crap he's trying to pull) along with PETA's death puppy of doom.

[Nitmo]

If you meet the other qualifications, they probably won't insist on the warehousing experience. Are you ready to apply?

And aren't you closer to Salem than Portland? Maybe you should check the state government's website. They always have some openings.

Yeah, but I'm willing to move (probably to Newberg just to bypass the Dundee bottleneck)

Technically, I am closer to Salem, but it's about the same drive-time.
But in the meantime, I will check the states website, thanks.

[Paradox]

BlairH wishes on a star:

Employers need to wake up and realise that being wankers isn't the best way to run the place.

They won't, though. They'll just replace all the people who stand up to them with sycophantic useless drones who'll do a crappy job and only last six months to a year. Then they'll hire more. And pat themselves on the back because they're keeping payroll down. And then wonder why their business is failing (or worse, it'll actually still keep thriving even though the staff is shit).

Welcome to America! ;)