Re: An ugly job incident (long)

[John David Hickey <jdavid -at- FARABI -dot- COM>]

Greetings!

> huge personality conflict. I did not want her to be my manager
> with her as my boss. I even had a meeting with her and told her
> directly how I felt. She told me to look at the half-full glass and shut
up.

Eeewwww... I'm getting nasty flashbacks. My sympathies to you bud!

> Do you think I was wrong to throw away notes and old edited documents?

When I project ends, I go through my desk and toss my scribbled up documents
and notes all the time. Otherwise, I would need a tardis-like filing cabinet
to keep track of everything! The only things I keep are the marked-up draft
copies of the document (especially the signed cover sheets).

> Do you think I have legal recourse if I don't receive my severance?
> Is this a clear case of defamation of character?

If you didn't steal anything and they accuse you of stealing, then I believe
it qualifies as slander and you would have legal recourse. Get a lawyer
drunk and ask for an opinion (they won't charge you then) (JUST KIDDING!). I
think you have a definite case for defamation of character.

I found an URL which defines slander and libel under Canadian law. Not
knowing where you're from Anon, hopefully you'll find it informative.

Check out:
http://www.lsuc.on.ca/public/public_law_other_650_en.shtml

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Be seeing you,

Dave
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John David Hickey (jdavid -at- farabi -dot- com)
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/7829/

Lone Writer at Farabi Technology Corp. (Montreal, Quebec)

They say the pen is mighter than the sword.
But if you miss a deadline, you'd better bring the sword.
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Do not confuse my opinons with my employer's.
Each exists in blissful ignorance of the other.
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