r/antiwork • u/AshBasil • Oct 07 '24

Rant 😡💢 Welp, I'm pissed

I work in a group home for disabled clients. At a house meeting a few months ago, my boss said something transphobic so a coworker and I (both trans) walked out of the meeting.

After walking-out, I texted her and politely let her know that it wasn't appropriate, which she was very coy about. Instead of growing as a person and doing better, she talked shit about me to (at least one) coworker, who proceeded to make a fake Facebook account and attack me online.

Because of this, I reported her to admin and HR, who promised they handled the issue. That's whatever, but this coworker is being such a dick that it's making work a very toxic environment.

Then tonight comes around (I work graveyards) and my shift partner called out for the evening for a medical emergency. Boss did not even try to find me relief and when I called her thismorning to ask if I would get any help with the hardest part of my shift, she caught herself in a lie and lied further. She said she didn't think that she could find anyone that late and then said that she couldn't get anyone that late. Multiple coworkers have let me know they were never contacted and that they totally would have helped me.

I'm so done with her bullshit.

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u/shoulda-known-better Oct 07 '24

I mean it would suck short term but them retaliateing against you would just up the claim against them.... Plus make sure you find a lawyer who will sue for their court costs also so your not stuck paying for a lawyer you should have never needed!!! My hubby is a lawyer so trust me there out there

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u/Sharp-Introduction75 Oct 08 '24

What state does he practice in? Most people never find an attorney to represent them, much less what they can afford.

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u/shoulda-known-better Oct 08 '24

He is licensed to practice in New England all but VT.... He mostly does mass, conn, and RI but has the ability to practice in Maine and NH also....

I am not sure if he actually can't or just doesn't do VT.... He has also helped out in courts up and down the east coast because his sister lawfirm has a wider practice...

I dont really understand your statement though? What do you mean cant find a lawyer?? Yes I know it can get expensive especially if your looking for experience but a ton of defensive lawyers especially those who take on personal injury cases will work up front on the basis that they know or assume they will win.... If no one is taking the case then it's probably because the case isn't that solid sadly

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u/SarahTeechz Oct 13 '24

This is frustrating to me. People can't get help from lawyers because they are essentially gambling the outcome. Without adamned near 100% outcome in their favor, they turn their backs on people who need help, who are equally, if not moreso injured. Jeez, it's like the lawyers become an injuring party to the tune of 30%.