Know When to Take Responsibility

“I’ve been with the company for quite some time, and I’m well-versed in the responsibilities of both day and night shifts. I’ve built a positive rapport with our clients and have taken on the role of training new recruits, even though most of them only stay with us for 6 to 12 months before moving on to other pursuits. The company relies heavily on my expertise.”

“One day, my immediate supervisor threatened to fire me for being at home and enjoying a beer when I was supposed to be at work. Just two weeks prior, I had agreed to work overtime, but I requested a new schedule to avoid any conflicts. They provided me with a revised schedule, but it omitted that particular day. Despite the oversight being on their end, they still blamed me for it and claimed it was grounds for terminating my contract. I challenged them to go ahead and fire me, but in the end, they did not take up the challenge.”