I hope they wise up and give you one, though.

I've heard it'll only be "two weeks in lieu of notice." Possibly four weeks since I'm over 40.

I'm not, in any way, saying that I agree with what your boss did, Hec. And I definitely think the line about looking you in the eye and swearing she doesn't know anything is absolutely, undeniably rude and wrong. As others have said, there are more decent ways to go about abiding by The Rules.

It's just... I've been in her situation and I've done the "I'm not able to discuss this with you. I'm very sorry." line and it bit me in the ass. Hard. I thought I knew how the person would handle the situation and I was wrong. And I was punished for it.

Anyway, enough about that. Bottom line is that I hope something ten times better lands in your lap and in no time at all you're grateful that the asshat company let you go. Even though they could've done it in a more decent way.

Are you just too expensive or something?

This was my question too. I mean, really the cost of hiring and training a new employee is pretty high not to mention the ramp up, learning curve, etc versus a seasoned employee who knows the in's and out's. I think they have a right to worry about wrongful termination/age discrimination lawsuit since there's no clear reason to fire you. (Oh and your ex-Good Boss was totally sucky - she didn't need to lie straight to your face. That's just bad behavior)

Also? This whole situation sucks donkey ass!

I'm not, in any way, saying that I agree with what your boss did, Hec.

I know that, Nicole.

It's just... I've been in her situation and I've done the "I'm not able to discuss this with you. I'm very sorry." line and it bit me in the ass.

I'm in HR, I know the score. But in this instance, it also means I know there are much more professional ways to do this.

Fuck, brain-damaged gibbons could be more professional than they are.

::wishes his boss was a brain damaged gibbon to test this theory::

Hec, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Your employers are evil fuckwads. You deserve better than this and I hope you find a new, better job and can tell them to EAT IT.

wishes his boss was a brain damaged gibbon to test this theory

I believe the gibbons are our future / Teach them well, and let them lead the way

Hec, I'm so sorry. I am, upon occasion, naive. That sounds pretty definite though. That so sucks, especially the straight out lie. I'm so sorry.

Man, Hec, that whole situation bites a big one. I hope wherever you go from there has people with a little moral character and some backbone.

Fuck fuck fuck. This is so unbelievably shitty. And you know what? Especially fuck Nice Boss. What did she think, you were going to go postal on her in her office if she leveled with you?

I don't know how you are about such things, but I was in a similar situation once and I cried when they fired me. I knew it was coming for a good long time so not actually shocked. The person who did the deed deserved to feel like low life scum so I cried. She was way more upset than I was before it was over. Yes, I am that vindictive.

Sorry you are going through so much crap with this Hec. I sure hope you get a better job soon.