Lost a mechanic (long post)

[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.