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I was crying, and some of the kids saw it. I told them I was sad because I was going away for a little while, and I told them to be good listeners and that I promised to come see them soon. Jasemine started to cry and clung to me, begging me not to go. Michelle physically removed her from me. I told Michelle I was leaving through the front door, I was not going to be snuck out the back door like I had done something wrong. I asked what she would tell my kids’ parents, and she said they’ll “think of something”. Then, she “escorted” me to the front door.

Today, I lost my job, 21 of my best friends, and possibly my mind.

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My poor friend.

[ 24 November 2003: Message edited by: audra estrones ]

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Originally posted by audra estrones:
And she's the world's nicest sweetest person, too. She friggin' adored those kids.

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Yes she is being wronged and she is losing contact with kids she adored, but there is an upside. She is no longer working for assholes.

If I were her I would contact employment standards to see what her status is. I don't think a lawyer makes sense (the dollars are going to be relatively small) but legal advise sure does. Questions that come to my mind immediately are:

Nailing down the terms of leaving. ie: she was terminated without cause. This needs to be clarified before they realize the pickle they are potentially in and start reconstructing history.