Do I reply to an e mail fireing
I have been fired via e-mail. 48 hours l;ater I still don't know the proper thing to do. Should I say "Thank you for the opportunity?" or what/! I can't just ignore it---would only give further credance as to why I was fired! HELP!!!
Print out the email, bring it to your job and ask to speak to whoever would be the appropriate person. I've never been fired by email but sometimes the old fashioned ways are best. Could be a fake email, maybe not but I would not act on it without confirmation.
I really think that you should email them back acknowledging this email and requesting that they contact you by phone to discuss the situation further. My sense from your post on this particular thread is that the reason for your termination was because you did not respond to the needs of clients/customers in a timely fashion. So, yes, ignoring this email will further convince your employers of that. Also, if the employer fails to contact you as requested, then the possibility of an explanation to potential employers as to why you are no longer working there could be along the lines of: "since it was a long distance employment situation, the lines of communication were not always easily accessed. I feel that it would be more efficient to be able to work in the same office with the team." If further explanation is requested, state: "I would email the office requesting a phone call and neither the email was returned or the phone call made." You may be able to take the email to your local unemployment office and any further correspondence, as well, when you fill out your unemployment compensation forms. Having a written explanation of the firing might shave off a few days in determining your eligibility.
Thank you!---that makes sense!...I knew a reply of some sort was necessary...but...this "everything in writing" makes it quite different than it used to be.
Again, very good advice and I hope anyone in this situation will find this to read. This type of employment with nothing but e-mails in between (no phone contact or personal contact) is a discussion all of it's own.And I reiterated just that in my reply. In sales, it is often necessary to have a bit more input than a brief 2 liner e-mail to feel like part of a "team".......again, I thank you!---just what I needed.
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