Tommygunzz

I am 63.

Thank you. Good comments. I thought I’d done a fair enough search when I decided to move my ass to Las Vegas, even though I’d advised many others to be wary of moving for a job. Btw I have moved myself many times during my career—WA OR AK NY TX NV. I’m done. Tomorrow I’m emailing the VP contact and escalating it all up a notch. I’ll tell him again that I’ve been discriminated and harassed on the job. I’m ready to escalate to the CEO if the company and to the CEO of the investment company. I’m not afraid of the consequences. I’d like a little justice, that’s all. Thanks ArVaGuy. All comments appreciated.

Ouch. Thanks for your opinion. All comments are appreciated.

Thanks Bigvalboy. Good advice and an uplifting story. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks DiscoveringMe: Severence. I was provided an additional two weeks of regular pay, in addition to what I was owed, plus my unused vacation. It was not referred to as "severance" in my termination letter and no severance was offered. I agree with you about the termination based on job performance when there was no discussion or documentation to that claim. The employee handbook does outline 5 pages of procedures to improve an employee's performance when it's determined to be lacking. That procedure was not followed in my case. But, it's kind of a catch-22---they outline a procedure, but then state in the next paragraph that employees are hired "at will" and "<the company> retains the right to end the relationship at any time for any reason." Good suggestion about inspecting my personnel file. Might have a look.

Thanks FunGuy. I don't plan to ask them for a letter of recommendation. I will request one from the woman who hired me, and who by the way, was also released on her six-month anniversary with the same vague reason of "job performance issues."

I had not considered an EEOC complaint, or filing with the state. Both good suggestions and might just be enough to bring attention to my claim and get the company to settle with me as a nuisance. Thanks FurryDude.

Thanks LaffingBear. I wondered if anyone thought this sounded like actionable discrimination, so I appreciate your perspective. Totally agree about the inappropriateness of the comments. I had moved to Nevada for this position based on my conviction that this would be a wonderful end to my working career, totally doing something that sounded interesting, rewarding and different. It turned into a nightmare, and I've packed up and moved back to Texas. I'm not above going out poking the bear--no pun intended--and think I might stick on this a while longer. Thanks for all the comments.

Thanks Sincitymix. I agree that my "evidence" is a bit thin, but am counting on this to create enough of a nuisance and distraction that they might want to settle with me and move on.

That's what I was thinking. I would be completely satisfied with much less.

Thanks for the advice Sync. I am currently 63 and only a couple of years away from when I thought I would retire. My planner says I can retire now and still be OK to live to 95, so that is a comfort. It also puts me at a point in my life where I feel like I would like to release that inner-bitch and not have to worry about some other retaliation. I'm back in Texas now, so it could be a costly out-of-state fight, but I would delight in taking this a bit farther, if only to make a few former co-workers miserable. The company is owned by investors and they would like to spin the company off. I think that this might be some publicity that they would not enjoy. I'm also not above reaching out to the CEO of the company in Montreal and the CEO of the investment group in Ft Worth.

Hi Ben: Yes, Nevada is a right-to-work state and I was employed at-will. Even so, I didn't think that anti-discrimination covered by Federal law (age discrimination) would be included.

After 7 months at a new job, I was let go for "job performance issues". No other clarification. No warning. No previous discussion about job performance. Not even a 6 month review. My employment was "at will" meaning that they could let me go for any reason without warning. But, I don't think discrimination---ageism, sexual orientation and sex---is covered. Some things happened during my tenure that I recorded in my notes: My boss's boss made a comment the first time that she met me that I was "nothing like she expected." I kind of laughed and pressed her why and she said that she didn't expect my gray hair and Dad-bod. Same person continually addressed me (and others) as "Love". Like "How are you today Love?" "Yes, Love, what is it?" My immediate supervisor told me the reaction of two other people who interviewed me. They didn't think I was "gay enough for (her boss). "You know how she likes her Gays." In a group conversation at work, one co-worker asked if I had ANY non-white friends. Same co-worker asked to see my driver's license picture one day and checked out my birth date, then remarked that she had no idea I was that old. Another co-worker, who knew I was Gay (I was open with everyone at work), made a comment to me one day in the hallway when I almost ran into her on my way to the men's room. Another man had just walked by us and I was checking him out. The co worker suggested that I should watch where I was going and not to be looking at other men. There's a few more, but that's the general idea. I just had a phone-review this week with a Senior VP about my concerns. I worked in his group, but only with limited exposure. He is high enough up in the organization to make a decision on this, or at least high enough to influence HR. I had sent him (and the VP of HR) an email 2 weeks after my termination and listed all of the above in the email. He agreed to talk to me. The HR VP said that she would speak to him after the conversation. The discussion went well and I kept bringing up "discrimination" and "diversity." I told him that I felt I had been discriminated against. His only response was that he would look into this and get back to me. No time frame. This company is the world's largest in it's field. The workforce is diverse and inclusive, so I'm surprised at the comments that I received from people who should be more sensitive. They are protective of their image and would not welcome any adverse publicity that this might cause them. I don't want my job back. I do want to be compensated for what I feel has been an injustice. My question is how much should I go for. One friend suggested starting at 3x annual salary. I would be willing to accept much less. I am not sure I would ever go as far as to actually take them to court. (They are based in another Country.) However, I would ask an attorney friend to write a letter intended to make them think I was serious. I am prepared to make comments in social media (Facebook, Instagram, blogs, Linked In, Glassdoor, etc.) to turn up the heat. I also don't want this to drag on too long, so I want them to make a decision quickly--let's say in a couple of weeks. Advice?

I'm on my second reading of the book by Kevin Kwan. The character development is awesome. This clip doesn't make me want to see the movie, but I will because I really enjoyed the book. Agreed that Henry Golding is hot. Perfect for the playing the character Nicholas Young.

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Great list! I live there and will be attending several of these conventions, beginning with CES next month. Looking forward to it. Thank you for the list.

LOL Not sure! I saw the show a couple of months ago, and looking forward to seeing it again tonight. I still think she has a couple more tours left in her. She looks great.

Have a pair of tickets to see Cher on Tuesday 11/21 at the Monte Carlo. Need a date. If you are in town and would like to go with me, let me know. Sorry for the short notice. 972 567 4482 Tom

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Also goes by Jake Nobel. Lives in Montana and runs a GNC.

Looking for chicks on the beach? After lunch, I bet he was out looking for some cocks.

He is still on Seeking Arrangements.

Check out the video on the Backpage ad. At first it looks like he is with a woman---rings, painted nails, etc. But, near the end a pair of feet WITH WHITE GYM SOCKS start to rub his dick. Looks odd. 1) Maybe I'm just overthinking. 2) Maybe her feet were just cold.

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Ahhh! Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The memories! If those walls could talk.