Anybody been employed after getting sacked for gross misconduct.

kissit

hiya all,
i was sacked at the beginning of august 2009 for gross misconduct for using 2 swear words.

at the moment i am doing my evening job with the local NHS and doing overtime.i know with the NHS that the overtime will stop sooner than later but was wondering if anybody has got a job since losing there last one through gross misconduct.

cheers stevo.

terra_ferma

If you are still holding a job and they can give you a good reference you may stand a chance. Tricky though.
Agencies are less fussy when placing people on temp contracts, if you build up your references and reputation again it would be easier for you to get another permanent job, if this is an option for you.

It sounds like you are not telling the whole story, or they must be very strict to sack you for swearing, instead of a formal written warning.
But people do make mistakes and learn from them.

Good luck.

terra_ferma

deleted, posted by mistake, sorry.

Emily1990_2

kissit wrote: »

hiya all,
i was sacked at the beginning of august 2009 for gross misconduct for using 2 swear words.

at the moment i am doing my evening job with the local NHS and doing overtime.i know with the NHS that the overtime will stop sooner than later but was wondering if anybody has got a job since losing there last one through gross misconduct.

cheers stevo.

I know a girl who got fired for using Facebook too much at her job in a law firm, within about 3 weeks she had another law job. Not saying it will be the same for you, but hope that gives you a bit of hope!

kissit

i have never used facebook about my jobs etc. just wanted to know if anybody got a job after geting sacked for gross misconduct not facebook or any other social network sites.

dmg24

kissit wrote: »

i have never used facebook about my jobs etc. just wanted to know if anybody got a job after geting sacked for gross misconduct not facebook or any other social network sites.

Emily1990 has given an example of where someone has gained employment following dismissal for gross misconduct.

Anihilator

If any employer finds out you were dismissed they will want to know why. In your case its a justifiable sacking so you dont have grounds to suceed by explaining you were hard done by.

A relevent fact is how long you were employed. If its a few months then other references should be fine. If it was years no one will accept years of blank history.

adg1

Yes I know people who have been employed after losing jobs for gross misconduct.

Firstly, each company's definition of gross misconduct is different. I certainly would not be hauled up for swearing twice, unless its to a clients face or in their earshot.

Secondly, and this is worked for all of them (though we are mid-20s), is to find a 'cushion job'. This can be a full time post that you can do easily, for a period of time for a good reference to be provided. Your old company will probably give you a confirmation of dates and position reference. This will account for the time you have spent working there and the good reference from the cushion job will hopefully stand you in good stead.

Also, a lot of companies will only offer a confirmation of dates and position as an employment reference if you go through the HR department especially if it is a large, faceless corporation with a large amount of staff.

Hope that helps your worries.

terra_ferma

It's true that many companies, especially in the public/no-profit sector, no longer give proper references, all scared of come backs.
However generally they will give factual information, and will disclose disciplinary/dismissals.

tvwatcher

A number of years ago I was dismissed for GM after a works night out where I had a fall out with the area manager, and told them exactly what I thought of them, I had worked in the place for 8 years.

At first I was very honest about why I had left my employment, to the point of being offered a position subject to refs, and the interviewer phoned hr to explain situation, who then said I was a risk and offer was withdrawn.

After a couple of months, I took a chance of not saying why I had left (i was getting desparate) and got a job, 2 years on I was speaking to HR friend who told me they received an impeccable reference from the employer who had dismissed me.

Kissit - If i was in your particular case I would use the NHS as previous employer reference, and then family professional friend (doctor or something) as second ref

Emily1990_2

kissit wrote: »

i have never used facebook about my jobs etc. just wanted to know if anybody got a job after geting sacked for gross misconduct not facebook or any other social network sites.

Well, I won't be helping you in the future then.