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What is the name of your state? California.
I was recently terminated a week ago from a position in fast food. I was having a bad day and for some stupid reason, I let it out on my customers by being a little too curt. I didn't mean to sound that way, though. However, I realize that it was a mistake on my part and I shouldn't have done it. My boss told me that food service wasn't right for me because he felt I couldn't handle high-stress situations. He also told me what I was being terminated for and he said he wished he could put me in a different department instead of letting me go (but he's a restarant manager and didn't have the ability to place me somewhere else). This meeting ended on a good note and my boss was not angry with me (but rather dissapointed). For the record, I have been employed with this particular company for two years. My boss recommended I find employment in the enviroment of a retail store assisting customers one-on-one or somewhere where it's not a high-volume environment.
This is my first termination (I am a college age individual) and I am scared that I won't find employment because of it. I have been told by my parents, friends, and even my counselor that this is something that can be shrugged off and I'm worried over nothing. They said it's a learning experience and almost everyone has these kinds of things. I have rethought my mistake over and over (and can't seem to get it out of my head). I have learned my lesson (albeit a big one) and I will not be repeating it again anytime soon in customer service.
If asked by a potential employer, how would I go about admitting my mistakes without sounding out-of-place? I am now a month away from a B.A. and I am currently seeking employment to support myself and possible graduate school expenses. How would I write this on a job application? And how long should I wait to look for a job after termination? It's been a week and I'm still shaken up by it but I see all these job opportunities I'd like to apply for. And do graduate schools look at these kinds of things, too? Will this prohibit me from continuing my education?
I apologize for the lengthy post. Thanks for your advice!
I was recently terminated a week ago from a position in fast food. I was having a bad day and for some stupid reason, I let it out on my customers by being a little too curt. I didn't mean to sound that way, though. However, I realize that it was a mistake on my part and I shouldn't have done it. My boss told me that food service wasn't right for me because he felt I couldn't handle high-stress situations. He also told me what I was being terminated for and he said he wished he could put me in a different department instead of letting me go (but he's a restarant manager and didn't have the ability to place me somewhere else). This meeting ended on a good note and my boss was not angry with me (but rather dissapointed). For the record, I have been employed with this particular company for two years. My boss recommended I find employment in the enviroment of a retail store assisting customers one-on-one or somewhere where it's not a high-volume environment.
This is my first termination (I am a college age individual) and I am scared that I won't find employment because of it. I have been told by my parents, friends, and even my counselor that this is something that can be shrugged off and I'm worried over nothing. They said it's a learning experience and almost everyone has these kinds of things. I have rethought my mistake over and over (and can't seem to get it out of my head). I have learned my lesson (albeit a big one) and I will not be repeating it again anytime soon in customer service.
If asked by a potential employer, how would I go about admitting my mistakes without sounding out-of-place? I am now a month away from a B.A. and I am currently seeking employment to support myself and possible graduate school expenses. How would I write this on a job application? And how long should I wait to look for a job after termination? It's been a week and I'm still shaken up by it but I see all these job opportunities I'd like to apply for. And do graduate schools look at these kinds of things, too? Will this prohibit me from continuing my education?
I apologize for the lengthy post. Thanks for your advice!