prettygirl1976's blog post - Fighting Back

Back in 2015 I worked at a store, which will remain anonymous. Had a great boss, and got along with my co workers, but the district manager-who I will not name had it in for me. She tried to get me fired, so I went above her and wrote a nice e mail to her boss. I might be a nice person, but if someone screws with me, I will fight back. I wanted to post this because no one has a right to bully you at a place of employment. Most people let it go in fear of losing their job. It’s one thing if you deserve to be let go, but another if you feel in your heart you did nothing wrong. As a result of the letter I ended up getting my job back with pay for the days I was suspended for. Lesson is always stand up for yourself, because you have every right to.
Dear Mr. ******,
> My name is *******. I am former associate at store # ******. I am contacting you because I feel that I was wrongfully suspended for a mistake I made that was done on accident, not on purpose.
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> On June 19, 2015 there is video footage of myself processing an order for a customer. It shows me picking up some water colors, not scanning them and placing them in the bag.
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> On July 21, 2015 I started my shift at 11 am. I worked until 2:30 and was given a 15 minute break. At 5:30 I was called into the office, and ***** ******, the district manager asked me about that day and what had happened. I explained it was an honest mistake and that I must have thought I scanned the item, but didn't.
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> I don't mind to be notified for a mistake I made, but what I do mind is being made to look like a criminal, and that is what ***** did to me. I feel she wanted me to tell her another story, but what I told her was the truth. I find it unfair that I was suspended and placed under investigation when I never had any warnings prior to this incident. Also if this footage of me was questionable, then I should have been notified right away, not a month later

> I was never a manager, but I have worked in retail since I was sixteen, and I know how a manager should behave. I firmly believe to have a productive work environment, a manager should be uplifting , creating a positive work atmosphere for their employees. ***** does nothing but bully, intimidate, create negativity, and her work tactics are very unprofessional. What she did to me was unacceptable, and as a human being with rights I will not tolerate it.
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> Since I started working for the company April 12, 2015 I have always treated every customer with kindness and respect. I am a hard, honest worker, and I am very knowledgeable in what I do. I take pride in my performance because I know how to handle my job professionally.
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> I am asking if you could please look into this matter in a timely fashion, and contact me. If I don't hear back from you I'm afraid I will have to take legal action and contact local news channels for the way I was treated.
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> Sincerely,