Terminated for Interviewing at JetBlue

[flylears]

Guys/Gals,

I am disappointed to report that I was let go from my flying job after serving five+ loyal years of service just for fulfulling a long term professional goal.

The good news is that I was fortunate enough to pass Phase I of the JetBlue interview process and presently waiting to hear the results of Phase II.

Can anyone of the many professional people on this board give me some advice on what to do in the meantime?

Thank You

 

[Little Bubba]

Call a lawyer

 

[BoilerUP]

That blows!

I dont know if it would help or hurt you, but I'd almost call JB HR and tell them what happened with your employer, and explain that the situation makes you want to work there that much more. JB guys would have insight on whether this would be a smart move or not...

It does sound like you might have grounds for a lawsuit, are you in a right to work state?

Please out the company that did this to you for the benefit of everybody on this board.

 

[9rj9]

send an email

better contact jetblue and let them know whats going on, either directly or through one or the guy/gals that recommended you. If they would fire you I'm sure they will try to run you down if jetblue contacts them. good luck

 

[surplus1]

Be careful about "outing" the company. In the process you may inadvertently justify your termination.

Getting even isn't always the best solution. Good luck.

 

[(o) (o)]

A guy in new-hire class with me at one of my past jobs had exactlly the same thing happen to him.

He didn't take it too hard since it qualified him for unemployment benefits, he was the only guy in class getting paid!!

 

[Dogwood]

Guys/Gals,

I am disappointed to report that I was let go from my flying job after serving five+ loyal years of service just for fulfulling a long term professional goal.

The good news is that I was fortunate enough to pass Phase I of the JetBlue interview process and presently waiting to hear the results of Phase II.

Can anyone of the many professional people on this board give me some advice on what to do in the meantime?

Thank You

If they fired you, it doesn't say much for that company. They just showed you their true cards so it's probably for the best anyway.

DW

 

[FedEx1]

You need to get the advice of a professional, like Cheryl Cage Consulting. Make sure you handle this correctly.

 

[Dangerkitty]

Call a lawyer

Why? If he/she lives in an "At Will" State, he/she can be fired for any reason. A lawyer would do nothing except cost he/she money.

 

[Acefaser]

I would call JB and let them know what happened. Just because Phase II is your background check. If they find you don't work there anymore and you said on your application that you did, then they may have a reason to deny you. You have already passed the 'personality' for the JB position. Take care and good luck, Ace

 

[Dangerkitty]

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[GogglesPisano]

Why? If he/she lives in an "At Will" State, he/she can be fired for any reason. A lawyer would do nothing except cost he/she money.

A call to a lawyer couldn't hurt. Usually initial consultations are free. And BTW, just because you can be "fired for any reason" does not mean you can't sue. Sexual harrassmant, age dscrimination, wrongful termination ...

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Home of 29,000 Armchair Lawyers..

I'm not sure you should be giving legal advice yourself (such as "A lawyer would do nothing except cost he/she money.")

 

[Dangerkitty]

A call to a lawyer couldn't hurt. Usually initial consultations are free. And BTW, just because you can be "fired for any reason" does not mean you can't sue. Sexual harrassmant, age discrimination, wrongful termination ...

Sexual harrasement, age discrimination etc are all governed by federal law. NOT STATE LAW.Yes those are both illegal but the laws of the particular state has nothing to do with it. But I am sure you already knew that.

In an "At will" work state wrongful termination does not exist. You can be fired for looking at someone wrong. Furthermore, "Wrongful termination" does not even belong in the same sentence as the other two crimes because they have nothing to do with each other.

I'm not sure you should be giving legal advice yourself (such as "A lawyer would do nothing except cost he/she money.")

Hey Goggles you dont even know me. How do you know I am not a lawyer?

 

[GogglesPisano]

In an "At will" work state wrongful termination does not exist. You can be fired for looking at someone wrong. Furthermore, "Wrongful termination" does not even belong in the same sentence as the other two crimes because they have nothing to do with each other. ?

Well. If that is, in fact, true then I sit corrected.

Still, initial consultations are usually free.

 

[C-150ETOPS]

Sorry to hear it.

If your Avatar is accurate, it sounds like the typical d#$% head move by some weenie.

Same thing happened to me 15 years ago, was very lucky when the job offer came the next day.

Good luck

 

[ivauir]

Hey Goggles you dont even know me. How do you know I am not a lawyer?

You are giving free advice on the internet ....

 

[PHX767]

How did your company know you were interviewing?

Did you arrange days off for the interview, or use sick days?

 

[bluejuice787]

Guys/Gals,

I am disappointed to report that I was let go from my flying job after serving five+ loyal years of service just for fulfulling a long term professional goal.

The good news is that I was fortunate enough to pass Phase I of the JetBlue interview process and presently waiting to hear the results of Phase II.

Can anyone of the many professional people on this board give me some advice on what to do in the meantime?

Thank You

Do you know for certain that you were fired for interviewing at JB? How did/do they know? Have you ever been disciplined by this company in the past? There are many things you need to have answered.

I would let the process at JB work as it is supposed to. I would suggest that you not try and intervene as this could easily cost you the opportunity at JB. Through the PRIA process you can find out exactly what your previous employer said about you. It is federally protected and any company that is fallicious is subject to criminal penalty and fines.

And to the guy who says that you have no leg to stand on in an "at will" State you do not know what you are talking about.

Juice

 

[Dangerkitty]

Through the PRIA process you can find out exactly what your previous employer said about you. It is federally protected and any company that is fallicious is subject to criminal penalty and fines.

A couple of points bluejuice:

First of all the PRIA only deals with Pilot Records and Performance as a Pilot. It has nothing to do with what a "previous employer said about you." If you will actually read the PRIA maybe you can find this out for yourself.

And to the guy who says that you have no leg to stand on in an "at will" State you do not know what you are talking about.

Juice

My best friend happens to be a Labor Attorney. I have heard Ad Nauseum the ills of living in an "At Will" state. Unless it is a Federal Crime, or you are unionized or working under a contract, you can be hired and fired "AT WILL" For anything. Thats what AT WILL means.

I do know what I am talking about. Sorry you can't say the same.

 

[FN FAL]

Why? If he/she lives in an "At Will" State, he/she can be fired for any reason. A lawyer would do nothing except cost he/she money.

You can get get a good "At Will" attorney at Wal Mart for about 275.00.