We're moving to Ohio tomorrow morning, and my husband was supposed to have a job transfer to our new area in line. He even met with his new district manager in Ohio and confirmed this when we were there last month.
His employer, who I will not name since I do not want to cause problems for my husband, has known about our plans to move out of state since early June. We gave ample notice and they have had time to hire a replacement for my husband. They were given a specific move date, and all seemed to be going smoothly.... And then I got a phone call this morning that made me absolutely LIVID. Apparently, since my husband is a top producer, his district manager has decided to threaten him. Why? Because they have not even tried to hire a replacement and don't want to lose the gross profit my husband brings to the company every month. His district manager told him that unless he drives 8 hours BACK to this area to work for 2 more weeks, they REFUSE to sign off on his job transfer. Yep...They want him to move to Ohio and then come BACK here to work for 2 more weeks. No compensation, no hotel, nothing....Where would he stay? How would he eat? Why should he be ripped away from his family for 2 weeks because THEY dropped the ball and didn't do their jobs properly?! So rather than getting to settle into our new home, unpack, and start working at his new location, they are demanding that he return here if he wants to keep his job....And they're springing this on us LESS THAN 24 HOURS before we move. FACT : This company has known about our move for at least 6 weeks. They have had ample time to make arrangements for his replacement. FACT : He has been promised a job transfer. He has met with the district manager in Ohio, and has been guaranteed a job there. FACT : My husband is a fantastic employee and has consistently gone above and beyond for this company. He never takes sick days, he is always on time, and his shop is one of the top 5 producers on the East Coast. This was NOT the case before he started working there! FACT : This company is now repaying his loyalty and hard work by threatening the well-being and livelihood of our family. And they waited until THE DAY BEFORE WE MOVE to drop this on us. Not only is this treatment completely unethical, it is just plain wrong on so many levels. A good business values its employees and their families. Any business savvy person knows that the way to have a successful business is to start with treating your employees with dignity, respect, and fairness. Now my family is being put into a very unfair predicament, and I don't know what to do. I am crying my eyes out and completely stressed out now. I have things I NEED to be doing, and now I am worrying about how we're going to survive. My husband cannot just quit his job, as we have 3 kids to take care of. I wish I could post the name of this MAJOR company, but as of this moment, I don't think it would be wise. How would you handle this situation? Any advice would be appreciated.
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8/3/2012 04:28:12 am
Sadly, the greed and stupidity of some comapnies just seems to be endless. They don't care about anyone or anything except money and profits. Have him rent a room at one of those "motels" and just ride it out. It will be hard on both of you, but together you will get through it. Don't have him coming to see you on the weekends. Just let him stay in the previous state for the entire 2 weeks, it's cheaper that way too. Then in 2 weeks he's home and Never has to look back. Oh I would suggest he get that 2 week extension in writing this time. Praying for the Best turn out for u all!
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8/4/2012 03:51:24 am
Exactly what I was thinking! It's terrible when companies don't care about their employees, but at this point I think it's best to get a cheap hotel for two weeks and 'ride it out,' as you say.
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8/3/2012 06:54:19 am
I don't have anything helpful to say only to commiserate with you. Check this out: http://www.thekerrieshow.com/2012/05/vacation-request-denied-again-day-22.html. This was the 2nd time they denied his vacation. You can check out other posts labeled Wyoming. Not quite as big of a deal as your situation, for sure, but still sucks to be jacked around by your company. We were in WY 5 weeks and only planned on 3 ... they kinda held hubs and us hostage and keep doing it and yet the customer is not paying! People on Facebook were like, "You need to be happy you have food on the table." And I'm like, huh? Unfair and horrid treatment of employees who don't make what they are worth anyway and who work 100 hours per week with no extra pay and I'm supposed to bend over and say THANK YOU? They have us by the balls, sister, sorry to be crass. Hang in there! Keep us posted!
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8/3/2012 01:14:14 pm
Try to find a lawyer. Write everything down. All conversations. Look at e-mails. EVERYTHING. And again, get a lawyer. I have sometimes joked that lawyers are just in it for money, but it's times like this, you realize lawyers might be able to help.
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ellen
8/3/2012 06:52:45 pm
I agree with the first poster- get a cheap motel and have him ride it out for two weeks. It blows for sure, and the company dropped the ball but you all can tough it out for 2 weeks. It is going to be a bump in the road but not a huge one.
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8/3/2012 07:27:12 pm
double check all paperwork form the company, employee handbook rules and all. If you can find any agreement or rule they have violated it will help your case. Talk to a lawyer, sometimes all you have to do is make it clear that fracking with you is going to be more costly then doing what they should and you can win the negoation. Talk about compensation for the 2 weeks a per diem. they sprung this on you at the last moment to keep you too paniced to think. take a deep breath, and dont panic. Remember, they are doing this because they need your husband and are trying to get him to do what they want at the least cost to them. Heck a lawyer can tie things up for weeks just by clearing his throat. and the company doesnt have the time to play.
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Carla
8/3/2012 07:35:11 pm
I really don't know the best thing to do. The best I can suggest is to start with prayer. I imagine that the new employer must be informed about this change as they are likely expecting him to be at the new job. This change may cause them difficulities as they were depending on your husband to be there at a certain time. Perhaps as they are a part of the same company that there is something they can do, since they also have an interest in this situation. I wonder also if speaking to a "higher up" about what his direct supervisor is doing. Likely they are not aware. If he must stay and continue for 2 weeks. I agree that it should be put into writing that there will be no extentions, and what the last day will be. Then I wonder if there is family of either of you that lives in the area you are leaving, if so, stay with them for 2 weeks. If not, perhaps a very good friend, or someone from church. It seems very unreasonable on all counts that they should treat him and his family this way. I agree it is a good idea to write it all down, and keep financial records. There must also be a written record of when he initally requested the transfer, and wouldn't there be people who had to "sign off" on the change? That would likely have a written record too. What about a copy of his written notice to the company that he was leaving to accept the transfer? I'd say gather records, and check into a written company policy of what is required by both sides. I don't know his postition, but perhaps there is an employee handbook, company policy handbook, or something of that sort. I wonder wouldn't someone have had to sign his transfer? Did he not have to have a signature of from someone in management before leaving? I would think that even the company would have to change it's book keeping regarding him, with notice to the book keeper. I wonder if the threat could be an empty threat at this point. Does he have the power to cancel the transfer, or is he bluffing. These are just thoughts that come to my mind. I hope you find something to help your situation. Was it spelled out to him that for those 2 weeks that there would be no compensation for expenses? He he has to stay, be sure and at least keep good expense records anyway, as well as receipts. At the least maybe something can be done about reimbursement. Good luck to you and your family.
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Chris Heber
8/3/2012 11:34:26 pm
I'd be ready to have heads roll! Kudos on keeping it together. Signed you petition btw :) every voice helps
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Wow- what a tough position to be put in. Does he have anything in writing either that he sent his current location or that they sent him stating when his last day would be with them. Also, I would reach out to the new district manager where he was supposed to be transferring too. I'm sure that manager is excited to be getting such a hard worker and may help you a little in trying to push the transfer through on the correct day.
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8/4/2012 03:19:49 am
Wow ... that is horrible. I would contact the district manager in Ohio and ask his opinion on what to do, since your husband was already promised a job there.
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8/4/2012 10:23:18 am
My ex-husband was denied a promotion once because he made his supervisor so much money. He made his supervisor so much money that his supervisor was able to rarely show up for work.
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