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Stoicsgm's journey

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning

    I recently faced a tough situation after being fired from a landscaping job in the Netherlands. I worked there for just a week, and when I informed my employer that I needed to fly back home for a braces appointment, they let me go. They promised to pay me €500 for the hours I worked, but things took a turn when I didn't receive my payment as expected. Initially, they told me I would get paid six weeks after my usual pay schedule, which is on Tuesdays. After waiting for six weeks, they asked me to fill out some documents that I hadn't completed during my employment. I know I should have taken more care with that, but I complied without hesitation. Now, two days after submitting those documents, I reached out again to inquire about my payment, but they opened my message without responding. I'm feeling anxious about whether I will actually receive the money they owe me. I moved abroad for this job and was on the brink of homelessness after being fired. I'm planning to follow up with them again, possibly on Monday or after Tuesday, but I'm starting to worry that they might refuse to pay me altogether. As an Irish citizen, I'm unsure of my next steps if they do refuse. What should I do? Who can I contact for help in this situation?

    Job title: Landscaper

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    Feeling Got a Job Miscellaneous

    I recently got fired from my landscaping job just a week after starting. At 18 years old and having moved to Ireland, I was really excited about this opportunity, but things took a turn quickly. On my first day, I worked with a colleague who had no complaints about me, except that I didn’t bring lunch or water. I had just spent most of my money moving here, so I was struggling financially. However, on the second day, it started to go downhill. It was pouring rain, and I was feeling sick. I was paired with a different colleague who seemed to have an issue with me, while my first colleague was supportive and tried to help me with tasks. They both spoke little English, which made communication tough. I was accused of being on my phone during my shift, which wasn’t entirely true, but I did check it a few times towards the end. By the third day, my sickness continued, and I was still being criticized for my energy levels and phone usage. On the last day, I took breaks to grab snacks and water from a nearby store, which led to complaints that I was leaving the area too often. This ultimately resulted in my firing. When I was told by my hiring manager, I didn’t argue; I just asked if I could discuss it with them, but they refused. I’m not too upset, as I’ve already secured another job opportunity back in my home country. I just want to go home and learn from this experience.

    Job title: landscaping job

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