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I had experience yesterday where someone misspoke about whether they were laid off are let go. This led this video were a defined the difference between fired, laid off and let go. After all, if you mistakenly describe your circumstances, you may inadvertently mislead employer and give them the idea that you are lying to you.
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well here is my story, was at my job had no exp owner said she liked me and felt i would fit in great and they would train. from day 1 the owners husband did not like me he was very hard on me calling me names and so on. last friday nothing out the norm. i went to get my check from the owner,she asked if she could speak to me. she starts off by saying Robert these last few weeks you dont seem happy here no more, i told her i loved my job i loved being there just felt sometimes it seem like Pete her husband didnt want me there. she then tells me that he has been on her for weeks about letting me go and that she fought for me telling him hes still learning and getting better. she then says but my hands are tied maybe this aint for you idk but and i really dont want to do this and im really sorry but i have to let u go.then tells me if i need a ref. have them call her she has nothing but good things to say, i mean ill be honest i was shocked didnt see that coming. so for the last week it just feels like i was fired lol i mean she was very clear her husband didnt want me there no more and they had to let me go but what did i do? i feel like im not good enough its crazy so was i fired or let go im confused.