Lost a mechanic (long post)

[Blueberry]

Bluetree-

Thanks for helping with this - they could have some major liability on their hands if they didn't take it seriously.

CA

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Fujichants PM'd me the name/location of the store. Since it is a chain, I took the liberty of forwarding this entire thread link to the company's corporate headquarters.

They were very quick to respond (and very apologetic) and have promised to start an investigation. I have forwarded Fujichants all of the contact information. Hopefully this issue will be resolved to her satisfaction and such things will never happen to her or anyone else again.

Peace.

Excellent.

[Fujichants]

Thank you so much for helping me with this Bluetree. I really, really appreciate it.

I called Sam the minute I got your PM, but he was already out of the office. I am expecting his call tomorrow.

I want to thank all you ladies for the amazing support and advice you have given me. I was so embarrassed and upset about it that I had kept it to myself at first, but then decided to post about it because I knew everybody would understand.

I only told my BF today about it. I was afraid he would get really mad and go to the shop and punch the living daylights out of that guy. Which would have been nice, but wouldn't have solved anything.

I am relieved this will be over soon!

[sundial]

Please keep us posted on the latest. There is strength in numbers.

[Tuckervill]

What was your boyfriend's reaction?

Karen

[arielmoon]

Fujichants PM'd me the name/location of the store. Since it is a chain, I took the liberty of forwarding this entire thread link to the company's corporate headquarters.

They were very quick to respond (and very apologetic) and have promised to start an investigation. I have forwarded Fujichants all of the contact information. Hopefully this issue will be resolved to her satisfaction and such things will never happen to her or anyone else again.

Peace.

YOU ROCK!

Fuji- I hope for the best in this!

[Fujichants]

I just got off the phone with Sam (HR Manager at Performance) and explained the whole situation to him. He was appalled and stunned and he assured me they will get down to the bottom of this and make sure the correct disciplinary action is taken.

He was very apologetic and I am glad that I got to talk to him. Thank you again, Bluetree.

My concern is now, that if they do give this guy the boot, that he will find a job at Cynergy Cycles or any other bike shops I like to frequent. I do not want to get in the way of anybody trying to make a living, but I don't want others to encounter this guy, and I sure as heck do not want to run into him again.

[Irulan]

I just got off the phone with Sam (HR Manager at Performance) and explained the whole situation to him. He was appalled and stunned and he assured me they will get down to the bottom of this and make sure the correct disciplinary action is taken.

He was very apologetic and I am glad that I got to talk to him. Thank you again, Bluetree.

My concern is now, that if they do give this guy the boot, that he will find a job at Cynergy Cycles or any other bike shops I like to frequent. I do not want to get in the way of anybody trying to make a living, but I don't want others to encounter this guy, and I sure as heck do not want to run into him again.

don't give this cretin that kind of power over you. That is a choice you know. If you ran into him again, stand straight up and tall, look him in the eye with a look that says, "I know your gig and you KNOW what will happen if you so much as bat an eyelash at me".

[Pax]

don't give this cretin that kind of power over you. That is a choice you know. If you ran into him again, stand straight up and tall, look him in the eye with a look that says, "I know your gig and you KNOW what will happen if you so much as bat an eyelash at me".

I would do the same thing, and have, I just wish we weren't raised to be so nice all the time, to be the ones who try to make everyone comfortable and happy...it makes it so hard to do a 180 and get a little fierce.

[vinbek]

Don't give your power away to this guy. Go into every shop you want with all the confidence in the world. You should not change anything that you do. He is the one that needs to change the behavior. And if he doesn't, someone needs to inform his wife....

[Aggie_Ama]

I am proud of you Fuji (or Trekchants ). You had no reason to be ashamed but I think that is such a normal reaction for this type of violation.

Hold your head high, try to find a new shop if you feel more comfortable. Just do what you want and don't let the Sleeze take away the confidence you seem to have. He is a jerk, not you.

[Biciclista]

and if this guy gets fired for inappropriate sexual overtures, do you think another bike shop is going to hire him?
can we have recommendations? oh yeah, him?

[SadieKate]

The other shop would have to know the reason for the firing and most HR depts will only confirm employment dates.

[Biciclista]

The other shop would have to know the reason for the firing and most HR depts will only confirm employment dates.

most employers ask for recommendations and references.

[Aggie_Ama]

Not to mention here the bike community is very small even though it is very big. The little information would spread like wildfire amongst the shops.