how my asthma = no raise at work --OT

[Guest guest]

Hi guys! I really need to vent. I'm exhausted...LONG DAY! It's 1

a.m. & I just got home...gotta get up at 6 a.m., but I want to tell

you all how I feel I've been discriminated against at work. I want

to know what you guys think.

I had my performance review tonight at the restaurant (six months

late). I haven't had a raise in a year. just so you know. I've been

through a lot health-wise this year, so you know...it wasn't exactly

foremost in my mind.

Anyway, my culinary manager starts off by telling me that he did

reviews on the entire culinary staff (both 1st and 2nd shift) and

that he gave me the highest marks of anyone.

Now I'm used to having excellent reviews, but this one was just way

over the top, and I have to admit I was a little surprised. I do

feel like my health issues have slowed me down some and maybe I'm

not as patient with people.

But he had nothing but wonderful things to say to me, and he said

that Kemal and I are are the most caring, hardest working people in

the restaurant.

So I'm feeling really good...just can't wait to see my raise, you

know...they always save the best for last.

Well, imagine my surprise when I see that my culinary manager had

written in for me to get a very nice raise, but that the general

manager had scratched it out and said " no raise. " He made a comment

that said " does not expo. "

Okay, " expo " is the position I've had for years. It's like being a

team leader & you're responsible for pretty much everything. You're

in charge of the kitchen (next to the manager).

Well, ya'all who have been in this forum awhile will probably

remember me having lots of problems at work with not being able to

breathe and my chest hurting and stuff.

After testing, I learned I had developed seafood allergies, and that

from breathing in so many of the seafood fumes, it turned into

asthma.

I never had allergies before. I ate seafood with no problems. I

never had asthma before. This is something I developed as a result

of my job. I've done a lot of research and it's very common that

people who don't have seafood allergies will develop them after

being exposed to it a lot on the job. Many of them also develop

asthma as a result.

So anyway, I had to step down from that position of " expo " because

that part of the kitchen is just nothing but seafood fumes. They put

me in another position where the fumes aren't nearly as bad. That

position is " alley coordinator. " I have to garnish all the plates

and make sure everything is perfect before it goes out to the table.

I also have to comply with HACCAP regulations, making sure all food

is cooked to the right temperature.

In most restaurants, the person who does this job is expo, but

that's not the case here. I did this job before, and now I'm back

again.

So it's an important job. I play a vital role in that store, and I

do an awesome job. My culinary manager (and the other managers) all

say I never turn my back on a standard and it's true.

Well, my culinary manager doesn't agree with the general manager. He

doesn't think it's fair that I am not getting a raise.

So I wrote a one page letter (we are allowed to give written

responses to our reviews) outlining why it's not fair that I don't

get a raise.

If my general manager still refuses to give me a raise, I am going

to his supervisor.

I feel like I'm being discriminated against. Yeah, expo is the

highest paid position in the restaurant typically (next to

managers), but that doesn't mean that just because I had to change

my position that I shouldn't get a raise, particularly since my

asthma is work-related.

I will take this as far as I have to.

Do you all think I'm being discriminated against? Asthma is a

disability which is protected by some act (Americans with

Disabilities...I think that's what it's called.)

Thanks for letting me vent and get this off my chest. Thanks in

advance for your feedback!

Ya'all have a good one & wish me luck on my algebra test tomorrow!

Hugs, Sheila

[Guest guest]

<<Do you all think I'm being discriminated against? Asthma is a disability which

is protected by some act (Americans with Disabilities...I think that's what it's

called.)>>

Yup! You get rave reviews from your Manger - he is probably the one that really

knows the quality of work you perform - and the GM is probably trying to get a

raise himself by being greedy and not giving out raises. Sounds like you are

going through the proper channels in order to fight this. Go for it!

good luck!

>

> From: " Kemal And Sheila Kalajdzic " <kemalandsheila@...>

> Date: 2004/03/09 Tue AM 01:20:54 EST

> hypothyroidism

> Subject: how my asthma = no raise at work --OT

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[Guest guest]

Hello Sheila,,

It is Keisha.. I am not sure about the discriminated part of your question

but I dont think it is fair that you didnt get a raise at our review and it is

been over a year since you got a raise.. thatisnt fair- How long have you been

at your job?>?? How many raises have you got since you been there?? Did everyone

else get raises but you? YOU may have a discrimminated thing against your work

but I am not sure . GO to www.lawyers.com and go to the support group things

there and post your question.. sometimes a actual lawyer replies to your

questions you have.. I will try to research on that and email them to you okay..

I hope it helps you.. I do know that you can post any question you have

regarding law stuff for the site. I did that when I had law questions a few

years ago.. it helped alot. iI do agree with you about them not giving you a

raise that is bull chit!!! In my opinion if they think you are not ((Good))

enough for a raise then maybe they will be better off without your

duties then... I bet you will get your raise then..... DOnt let your work jurk

you around girl!! YOu tell them exactly how you feel and if they are not willing

to comperise with you on a fair amount raise,, then tell that general manager to

get off his a$$ to do you job because you are quiting girl!!! I bet if that

general manager didnt get his raise he wouldnt be to happy would he.. Anyway

girl my blood pressure is getting up girl=-- I gotta run.,...lol keisha

Kemal And Sheila Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

Hi guys! I really need to vent. I'm exhausted...LONG DAY! It's 1

a.m. & I just got home...gotta get up at 6 a.m., but I want to tell

you all how I feel I've been discriminated against at work. I want

to know what you guys think.

I had my performance review tonight at the restaurant (six months

late). I haven't had a raise in a year. just so you know. I've been

through a lot health-wise this year, so you know...it wasn't exactly

foremost in my mind.

Anyway, my culinary manager starts off by telling me that he did

reviews on the entire culinary staff (both 1st and 2nd shift) and

that he gave me the highest marks of anyone.

Now I'm used to having excellent reviews, but this one was just way

over the top, and I have to admit I was a little surprised. I do

feel like my health issues have slowed me down some and maybe I'm

not as patient with people.

But he had nothing but wonderful things to say to me, and he said

that Kemal and I are are the most caring, hardest working people in

the restaurant.

So I'm feeling really good...just can't wait to see my raise, you

know...they always save the best for last.

Well, imagine my surprise when I see that my culinary manager had

written in for me to get a very nice raise, but that the general

manager had scratched it out and said " no raise. " He made a comment

that said " does not expo. "

Okay, " expo " is the position I've had for years. It's like being a

team leader & you're responsible for pretty much everything. You're

in charge of the kitchen (next to the manager).

Well, ya'all who have been in this forum awhile will probably

remember me having lots of problems at work with not being able to

breathe and my chest hurting and stuff.

After testing, I learned I had developed seafood allergies, and that

from breathing in so many of the seafood fumes, it turned into

asthma.

I never had allergies before. I ate seafood with no problems. I

never had asthma before. This is something I developed as a result

of my job. I've done a lot of research and it's very common that

people who don't have seafood allergies will develop them after

being exposed to it a lot on the job. Many of them also develop

asthma as a result.

So anyway, I had to step down from that position of " expo " because

that part of the kitchen is just nothing but seafood fumes. They put

me in another position where the fumes aren't nearly as bad. That

position is " alley coordinator. " I have to garnish all the plates

and make sure everything is perfect before it goes out to the table.

I also have to comply with HACCAP regulations, making sure all food

is cooked to the right temperature.

In most restaurants, the person who does this job is expo, but

that's not the case here. I did this job before, and now I'm back

again.

So it's an important job. I play a vital role in that store, and I

do an awesome job. My culinary manager (and the other managers) all

say I never turn my back on a standard and it's true.

Well, my culinary manager doesn't agree with the general manager. He

doesn't think it's fair that I am not getting a raise.

So I wrote a one page letter (we are allowed to give written

responses to our reviews) outlining why it's not fair that I don't

get a raise.

If my general manager still refuses to give me a raise, I am going

to his supervisor.

I feel like I'm being discriminated against. Yeah, expo is the

highest paid position in the restaurant typically (next to

managers), but that doesn't mean that just because I had to change

my position that I shouldn't get a raise, particularly since my

asthma is work-related.

I will take this as far as I have to.

Do you all think I'm being discriminated against? Asthma is a

disability which is protected by some act (Americans with

Disabilities...I think that's what it's called.)

Thanks for letting me vent and get this off my chest. Thanks in

advance for your feedback!

Ya'all have a good one & wish me luck on my algebra test tomorrow!

Hugs, Sheila

[Guest guest]

Hi Keisha, I've worked at the restaurant I think 7 years now. Yeah, it's been a

year since my last raise (50 cents). I dunno how many raises I've gotten, but

hourly rate has doubled.

My husband will get a raise (I think my manager said 40 cents). One of our

co-workers got a raise...dunno about the others. not everyone's gotten their

evaluations yet.

I will definitely check out that www.lawyers.com site...maybe this weekend.

I'm not gonna let them jerk me around...no way! You know me, girl...I'm a

fighter!!! I work unbelievably hard. Yesterday I slowed down though. I was mad.

Well, Keisha, I gotta run. We've gotta go out for awhile...going to dinner. I'm

not cooking tonight!!!

Thanks for your support cutie!! Hugs, Sheila

Keisha <californiakh@...> wrote:

Hello Sheila,,

It is Keisha.. I am not sure about the discriminated part of your question but I

dont think it is fair that you didnt get a raise at our review and it is been

over a year since you got a raise.. thatisnt fair- How long have you been at

your job?>?? How many raises have you got since you been there?? Did everyone

else get raises but you? YOU may have a discrimminated thing against your work

but I am not sure . GO to www.lawyers.com and go to the support group things

there and post your question.. sometimes a actual lawyer replies to your

questions you have.. I will try to research on that and email them to you okay..

I hope it helps you.. I do know that you can post any question you have

regarding law stuff for the site. I did that when I had law questions a few

years ago.. it helped alot. iI do agree with you about them not giving you a

raise that is bull chit!!! In my opinion if they think you are not ((Good))

enough for a raise then maybe they will be better off without your

duties then... I bet you will get your raise then..... DOnt let your work jurk

you around girl!! YOu tell them exactly how you feel and if they are not willing

to comperise with you on a fair amount raise,, then tell that general manager to

get off his a$$ to do you job because you are quiting girl!!! I bet if that

general manager didnt get his raise he wouldnt be to happy would he.. Anyway

girl my blood pressure is getting up girl=-- I gotta run.,...lol keisha

Kemal And Sheila Kalajdzic wrote:

Hi guys! I really need to vent. I'm exhausted...LONG DAY! It's 1

a.m. & I just got home...gotta get up at 6 a.m., but I want to tell

you all how I feel I've been discriminated against at work. I want

to know what you guys think.

I had my performance review tonight at the restaurant (six months

late). I haven't had a raise in a year. just so you know. I've been

through a lot health-wise this year, so you know...it wasn't exactly

foremost in my mind.

Anyway, my culinary manager starts off by telling me that he did

reviews on the entire culinary staff (both 1st and 2nd shift) and

that he gave me the highest marks of anyone.

Now I'm used to having excellent reviews, but this one was just way

over the top, and I have to admit I was a little surprised. I do

feel like my health issues have slowed me down some and maybe I'm

not as patient with people.

But he had nothing but wonderful things to say to me, and he said

that Kemal and I are are the most caring, hardest working people in

the restaurant.

So I'm feeling really good...just can't wait to see my raise, you

know...they always save the best for last.

Well, imagine my surprise when I see that my culinary manager had

written in for me to get a very nice raise, but that the general

manager had scratched it out and said " no raise. " He made a comment

that said " does not expo. "

Okay, " expo " is the position I've had for years. It's like being a

team leader & you're responsible for pretty much everything. You're

in charge of the kitchen (next to the manager).

Well, ya'all who have been in this forum awhile will probably

remember me having lots of problems at work with not being able to

breathe and my chest hurting and stuff.

After testing, I learned I had developed seafood allergies, and that

from breathing in so many of the seafood fumes, it turned into

asthma.

I never had allergies before. I ate seafood with no problems. I

never had asthma before. This is something I developed as a result

of my job. I've done a lot of research and it's very common that

people who don't have seafood allergies will develop them after

being exposed to it a lot on the job. Many of them also develop

asthma as a result.

So anyway, I had to step down from that position of " expo " because

that part of the kitchen is just nothing but seafood fumes. They put

me in another position where the fumes aren't nearly as bad. That

position is " alley coordinator. " I have to garnish all the plates

and make sure everything is perfect before it goes out to the table.

I also have to comply with HACCAP regulations, making sure all food

is cooked to the right temperature.

In most restaurants, the person who does this job is expo, but

that's not the case here. I did this job before, and now I'm back

again.

So it's an important job. I play a vital role in that store, and I

do an awesome job. My culinary manager (and the other managers) all

say I never turn my back on a standard and it's true.

Well, my culinary manager doesn't agree with the general manager. He

doesn't think it's fair that I am not getting a raise.

So I wrote a one page letter (we are allowed to give written

responses to our reviews) outlining why it's not fair that I don't

get a raise.

If my general manager still refuses to give me a raise, I am going

to his supervisor.

I feel like I'm being discriminated against. Yeah, expo is the

highest paid position in the restaurant typically (next to

managers), but that doesn't mean that just because I had to change

my position that I shouldn't get a raise, particularly since my

asthma is work-related.

I will take this as far as I have to.

Do you all think I'm being discriminated against? Asthma is a

disability which is protected by some act (Americans with

Disabilities...I think that's what it's called.)

Thanks for letting me vent and get this off my chest. Thanks in

advance for your feedback!

Ya'all have a good one & wish me luck on my algebra test tomorrow!

Hugs, Sheila