Lost a mechanic (long post)

[maillotpois]

most employers ask for recommendations and references.

Oh no way. They call, you say "Yes, X worked here from ___ to ____." That's IT. Otherwise you face exposure for libel, etc. No HR department will officially say a WORD. Word of mouth shop to shop maybe, but an HR department generally won't even say the person was FIRED.

They ask for recommendations - and if you get them, great. If you get only dates, that's a red flag. But I've been told many times not even to say good things about people - fears of reliance on that and disappointment in the person recommended, etc. Tis a most litigious age. And yes, I profit from that, generally.

At least you dealt with it - and good work, Bluetree!

[Bluetree]

I heard on the grapevine today that the offending mechanic was "released."

I hope the store gave you ample apologies/compensation to your satisfaction, Fuji.

[Geonz]

A toast to courage!

[Fujichants]

I haven't been back to the store to see what happened, but good to know!

I received a gift card from them...I gave it to BF so he can buy whatever he needs.