They need people!! and they can use my previous experience! I did mention my Asperger's, and said that mostly it shouldn't be a problem - they probably won't even notice I have it. But once they show me what they do and all, I can pick it up pretty quickly.
More later! FINALLY!! a freakin' call on one of my apps!!!!!!
I had a chance to say what I could about Asperger's, how my doctor said it played a role in what I did. I was asked why it wasn't brought up before or while I was working there, and I told them it's because for the most part it was just a preliminary opinion and it wasn't a problem in my working there. When the labor relations guy said that if I didn't understand what I did wrong, then there's something wrong with me - I took it upon myself to finally find out what it was. I also felt the statement was very hurtful. He didn't care - it was his job to think for Rick when it came to firing people because Rick can't think on his own.
Asperger's was the reason I was treated differently. The one guy said Rick "had issues" with me - but he never came to me to tell me what they were!! I don't know what I did that made him hate me. All he needed was an excuse to fire me and they chomped on one.
The one union guy Joe said he hadn't heard about Asperger's before I mentioned it to him in that appeal letter they read, so he pulled up some info off the net - it looked like it was from Wikipedia. He contacted the corporate guy about it and my situation. The Corporate Guy - who is NOT A LICENSED PSYCHIATRIST MIND YOU - said he _doubted_ Asperger's played a role in what I did and that _it was too late now_ to bring it up. Yeah, right.
My licensed psychiatrist - I did name them - said it did. People with Asperger's can develop obsessions about things. It can be anything. In this case, it was an obsession with discounted cereal. It would not have mattered if I told someone else or not.
I found out that the thing Rick had an issue with the most was over the gift card.
I have a disability that will affect my capability to hold a steady job and I am trying to file for SSI or SSDI. The "voluntary" statement the loss prevention guy got out of me was entirely coerced and I felt that if I did what they asked, that the issue would be resolved and I'd get to work again. Joe seemed to feel the same way, but Rick being the asshole he is, wouldn't let me come back. Ron H misrepresented his "interests" and intents. I even asked him point blank if I was in trouble and he made it seem like he needed my help. Yeah right, I "helped" him get me fired for unjust reasons.
I made a point of showing them that while the Employee Handbook _mentions_ the Accu-scan policy, the actual policy is not spelled out nor any clear info on what constitutes as "abuse." If I had known that, we wouldn't be in this situation. At any rate, there was an entirely different book used at that July 25th meeting. Ron H tried to get me on the bit of "Employees are subject to the same purchase limits as customers," but they all knew that wouldn't stick. It took them over 2 weeks to figure out what else to call it.
Joe read off a statement that was concocted by the labor relations guy. The only purpose that served was to show what position the store had. There were 3 other people in the rank-and-file members on the board tonight. One was from Boardman, and another from Youngstown. I don't remember where the other woman was from. I don't think they believe I have Asperger's, but then they're not trained to know how to spot it. My doctor said Aspeger's people can hide the symptoms well away from home - but to the people who live with them, they see it as clear as any trained and licensed psychiatrist.
And my problem is, very few people take the time to get to know me past the things I do because of Asperger's. Those who do know me are good friends.
I should not have gotten in trouble for a mistake the store made.
I prefer it be like Firefox, and let you choose which sites and ads you don't want to see, as well as the capability to BLOCK ADS IN FLASH. ARGH!! Also the ability to grab Flash content from a right click menu!! Why hasn't someone done this?
Also found some images I had saved on other WebTV accounts and finally got them off in some way. One unfortunately was truncated prematurely. Dangit. One was giving me fits. I don't know if it was the email or Yahoo! being anal. This 549K JPG would download in Firefox, but you go to it in My Computer and see nothing. The file would be 0 bytes. I must have tried everything and downloaded the damn thing 10 times. So I took to forwarding the message I sent from WebTV to Yahoo back to myself on Yahoo. Then I forwarded that as an attachment to WebTV where I had the laptop grab it...
This is another annoyance of the desktop. I got Outlook under XP to access my POP mailbox on WebTV only once!!! Yahoo! doesn't seem to have a problem. I can read newsgroups, but I think either AVG, Norton, or Norton Internet Security is blocking access to the WebTV pop server. AVG certainly jumps in and pulls up this window, and everything screeches to a halt. Accessing the pop mailbox for incoming messages times out. One time I got it to work I figured out that IE had to be running. I haven't gotten it to work since.
What the hell am I doing wrong? It's all configured!! Does Mozilla's Thunderbird work any better?
The Laptop - no problem. Dial up and connect, launch Outlook and it does its job. No fussing.
At any rate, I finally got a copy of this 549K image that actually saved. I managed to squish it down to about 239K. It's on a floppy. Yay me.
I don't want another truck. Where'd he get the idea I did?
I wouldn't mind getting back the $252 that I spent of my savings fixing the alternator in the Kia. I wouldn't mind someone else paying to find the short in the electrical system that still remains and for a new Interstate Battery.
Driving the Kia has been cheaper - the registration renewal is cheaper, insurance is cheaper, the tires are cheaper... And a little better on gas. That truck guzzled it.
Heck, while you're at it, I'd like $3,000 to pay off my credit cards and a trip to Japan.
Like I'll ever see that unless I play the lottery.
I do wish someone would offer me a job.
Taco Smell is now offering these things with Melted Cheese. I know what the commercial says, but it's so damn stupid. MELTED!! THE DAMN CHEESE IS MELTED!!
And McD's has a Dollar Menu, and the people who order from it are dubbed "Dollar Menunaires". OK, stop. People at the ad agency who did that - don't you see the stupidity of that term? You CAN say MILLIONAIRE because MILLION in English ends with the letter "N"!!! MENU does not end in a consonant, so the term would be "MENUAIRE." Hyphenate the word, if you must, but REMOVE THE "N".. ARGHH!!!
Don't even get me started on people who put in an apostrophe before the S when they write plural words...
Does anyone play a bean bag tossing game called "Cornhole"? Where the hell did they come up with that name? Where's Beavis when you need him in "Cornholio" mode?!? "I am Cornholio!! I need TP for my bunghole. Are you threatening me?!" OMG... The only reason this "game" exists is that grown adults need something to throw while holding cans of beer in their hand in this present era when Lawn Darts have been made illegal because of them being dangerous.
I suggest another name for this game. Corn bagging. It totally removes the stigma of the original term. If people really need to get out and throw things, I see they've already passed on other things that actually make sense. I still think they made up this game completely out of the blue. There's bocci balls and stuff like that. Play that. (rolls eyes)
A very nice friend called me up Thursday about a place that's looking for a full time cook. So I applied yesterday - they seemed to think that my having 10.5 years experience in food service was something. I hope they call and the place is doing OK.
I had to take some money out of my savings to cover my minimum obligations for the month. That really hurt. It stings. The first time in 3 months I had to do it that way.
Progress on filing for SSI and / or SSDI is still grinding along slowly.
My meeting with the union was also rescheduled for later. I've also had to appeal the state again over my unemployment claim. They just don't want to see it my way!!!
At first I decided not to open the letter because I figured it would just be one of those things where they wouldn't even consider my appeal. It turns out they will be considering my appeal about my grievance. I hear there's been people taken downstairs at work by Ron H to talk about something. I haven't heard back what that's about yet, but I hope to find out soon enough.
Problem is, I don't know if I'm going to be able to make it. There's a job seeker thingy in Youngstown the same day. I don't know if I can even afford the money for gas to go to this union meeting. I don't know how to do both if I even try to do both.
I doubt I could ask people as witnesses for my situation due to how pRick tends to retaliate against people. I would really like to be at this meeting and add that I have been diagnosed with indeed having Asperger's. Witnesses could add facts that depending on which employees spot pricing errors, their fate is much different than mine. I was told about certain Reese candy bars ringing up 5 cents each, but nobody got in trouble over that.
I also finally and officially retired my Catch and Release system as far as rain and the roof goes. Since the roof doesn't leak anymore, I pulled down the buckets and my big clear storage tub I bought over a year ago at General Dollar in Salem for $10. I washed it out with borax and water and let it air dry. Observing how it was marked up, it never overflowed during its time as a rain catcher system. It was the last mess to be cleaned up from the whole roofing debacle a few months ago. It's now holding more of my anime goodies. I need a few more of these storage
tubs.
Our efforts to get legal help in filing for disability hasn't gone anywhere in the past week or so. One legal group said they'd send mom an attachment to print and send to the doctor, but it never arrived and they've not called to see if we got it. So I guess we're going to blow them off and try for something local. Someone at Tri County Autism didn't seem to know how to use their email system to forward messages, so I'll have to try again with them.
One of my credit cards raised my minimum payment by $1. I haven't used the damn card for that statement and my minimum goes UP?? (bleep)ing hell.
tonikaku... An email I sent to the union rep.
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Well, this may probably be the last email you will receive from me about my situation. At least now we understand more about what happened.
I went to my mother's psychiatrist yesterday for an evaluation to see if I have Asperger's Syndrome. After carefully looking over everything and a discussion with my mother, the doctor said that I do in fact have a form of Asperger's and it definitely played a role in my decisions to do what I did back on June 28th, 2007. She also doesn't understand why I would get fired for a mistake the store made.
She explained that I was basically "adding to a collection" as my mom pointed out that I've got several collections (so in this case, I was collecting cereal. I'll add that whenever other items have been marked down, I'll buy several of something if it's something we actually would use - I bought several packages of pancake mix when it was marked down and I also had coupons). The doctor explained that it was probably something I couldn't avoid doing - I saw what was apparently a good deal, and it didn't matter whether or not if I told someone else. In my mind, it was not against the rules.
There is no treatment for or medication to take for Asperger's. I can file for disability because it is a big reason why I've not been able to hold a job unless it's in conditions that are suited for someone with Asperger's. I worked in the restaurant for over 10 years because I was mainly alone in the kitchen, had little interaction with customers, and it was a structured schedule that was basically the same every day. I had NONE of these at Big Bird. Had I been transferred to Hot Foods like I begged, I'd still be employed there now. If management at the restaurant hadn't become abusive, I'd still be there. Asperger's is also the reason why I've not been able to find another job. The doctor also explained it would affect job interviews as well. I may think an interview went well, but in fact it didn't.
I think I'll try to see if an attorney can help me with a Wrongful Termination suit. I may have a case, I don't know. The store made a mistake. I think there's some sort of state law that says when something rings up less than advertised, a store has to sell it for that price. And like Kathy said, I was a customer when I made my purchase. I also feel parts of what consists of the Accuscan policy in the manager's handbook (which is NOT in the employee's handbook) were taken out of context and not interpreted in whole as it should have been.
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For a while there during the initial consultation, it looked as if the one student doctor (a lady from Jamaica) didn't think I had Asperger's. Dr. X said it's best to talk to the mother because she knows best. Most people with Asperger's don't think there's anything wrong with them.
When asked what would be some keywords I would use to describe myself, I had trouble thinking of stuff. Anime fan (otaku) was easy enough. I'd have to think about that. Then she asked what would be some positive things friends would say about me. I came up with Generous (I paid for meals at a couple of restaurants a couple times I went out with friends before and after Colossalcon). Mom said they would say Loyal. Then when she asked me about anything Negative, I said you'd have to ask my friends because they know me better than I do.
Dr. X said I was very bright and all. I think they were impressed I taught myself Japanese.
They went on many things my mom told them, as well as some things I mentioned - like my anime hobby, the fact that I have few friends but at least I stick with them. I don't do much social interaction. She asked what do I like to do when I'm alone and have free time, and I said anime. ^_^
I definitely have a huge anime collection. Maybe not the biggest, but probably up there.
But at least there's help. The application process for SSI or SSDI is long. You have to be careful how you answer the questions and make sure you answer them correctly every time. They do a phone interview. If I have to fight for what I'm due, I may have to get a lawyer. Oh great.
Lies she told him:
That he still had plenty of time to get his stuff because the eviction wasn't final yet. I have a writ that says it is.
She claimed the reason the electric wasn't turned out of her name was because she arranged "a deal" with the landlord over tires that supposedly were punctured. There was no such deal. It was in the lease that she is to change it into her name.
Then he went on something about the place not having a roof for 2 months. Uhmm It's none of his business nor does the roof affect the apartment she was in, but it was pretty much finished soon after she moved in. It wasn't 2 months. More like 1 month or 3 weeks. Whichever.
Then he went on about the upstairs apartment not being suitable to rent because of black mold. Well, I've been in there and I don't see black mold, but again it's none of his business and it doesn't affect the downstairs apartment!! He's never been in there!
What right did he have to attempt to kick in the front door to that apartment just because something of his was in there? NONE! Her brother came close to being charged with breaking and entering property he does not own. I got out my Writ to show them the eviction was final. I didn't have to give them access to the apartment, but the landlord didn't want the sofa futon. I did ask again about the missing fridge, and again he claimed he knew nothing of it. I mentioned again that she owes over $1,600. We're beginning to think that she tried to show up at the hearing so she could dispute how much she owes. That first hearing was just to get her the hell out.
Even the judge said I could consider that futon as abandoned. But I was nice enough to unlock the door and let him claim his property. The fridge is still stolen. Why she would have that removed is beyond me. I hope this is the absolute last we hear from those people. I predict
we'll be getting more trouble from them.
Though, tonight I was out on the back porch looking for the kitty that's been basically living here since M. moved in. I saw someone out on the road almost drive past, then stop and back up. The car looked familiar so I got up and ran inside. I guess they pretty much left or turned around? Hope so.
At any rate, I showed up early. I had my papers in hand. It wasn't until after 20 minutes after the hour that they finally called us in. I was reminded to take off my hat (oops, sorry). But in general, it went as I was told. The case was uncontested - so the judge did accept my power of attorney. Since the defendant did not appear, it was defaulted to me. Otherwise, had she appeared, he explained it might not have been useful in the case of advocacy or whatnot. He looked at the complaint, and issued the Writ of Restitution, which basically said our former tenant no longer had any right to the apartment effective immediately. I asked about the property she had left in there, and the judge said I have every right to determine what to do with it. Consider it abandoned, have the sheriff remove it, etc. Well, since she stole the refrigerator, might as well keep the thing she left. I'd like to sell it to get another used fridge in there.
The place is generally clean except for slight damage in a couple of spots, but the major holes she had her brother fix and generally he did a good job. I'd still like to remove the paint over the graffiti she wrote in the bedroom.
The locks have been changed, the windows have been locked and secured. The front door latch is damaged but in general it can be secured. The electric is off!! So the next potential tenant will have to apply and get the service turned into their name.
We won the First Cause, to basically tell her she's out of there immediately. Not 30 days, not weeks. NOW.
I'll let the landlord decide if we need to push for a 2nd cause for money and damages. We may need a lawyer for that as my power of attorney may not be enough. It was enough in a no-contest hearing, but it may not be enough if she shows up at the 2nd Cause, which she just might. We will need the judgement against her for what she owes and that she must pay it.
What's all funny is that in the short time it took the judge to hear the case, I was back out and saw that our former tenant had the nerve to show up and with her baby!! She was too late!! The lady at the clerk of courts explained to her that the judgement will stand effective immediately. I didn't have to pay to have the Writ served on her. ^_^ Then as I was leaving, I noticed a certain car in the court parking lot that I've seen before. The guy driving it had tatoos on his arm - markings I had seen before. As it turns out, and I'm just saying, he's been driving a green truck that been pulling over at the house across the road from us where work has been going on fixing the place up. Now that this whole episode is over, I can concentrate on other things...
The air conditioner she and her boyfriend removed along with the chair was put back in the apartment. ^_^ We're planning on putting a different table in there as well.
It is now public record that an Eviction notice or forcible entry and detention complaint was filed against Morgan Delane / Haught in Columbiana County Municipal Court in Ohio. A Writ of Restitution was also filed against her in the process of the First Cause. She owes over $1,600. Renters: Do not rent to this person!
