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[–] fieryaries44 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yes well welcome to the average American workplace. It's all about politics.
[–] boltsand 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Probably an oversimplification/misunderstanding on my part, but: Employment-at-will. They can fire you at any time just like you can quit at any time, unless you have a contract that says otherwise. I sucks to get fired for something like an unpopular opinion, but if they cannot prove wrongdoing on your part (at least in the US) you'll probably qualify for benefits while you look for another job. If I were fired due to an unpopular opinion, I'd see it as a blessing. I don't want to work in an environment like that.
[–] fieryaries44 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You would think you'd be grateful but if you happen to love your job even if its a shifty environment then it truly does suck. I've been there, I did not handle the experience well and now it seems as though I am blacklisted from my industry. The best possible thing to do is to just let it go and move on. I feel for ya, it's a horrible position to find yourself in.
[–] Matter_and_Form 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
If the opinion has an effect on the work then that is completely understandable. Also, if the person is unduely vocal about the opinion and is causing a disturbance because of it, it is understandable. But holding a private opinion and being penalized because of it is messed up, though I would argue that it is also an unfortunate part of being a primate. We are social animals and social dynamics play a part in work as much as everything else in our lives. If you don't 'fit in', and don't hide it, expect to be persecuted for it...
[–] thesuperpapagai [S] ago
Would you say it's okay if your opinion has no effect on your work and even though you are quiet about it at home, you are vocal about it outside of work and you are fired because of that.
[–] RudeBuddha ago
Well, considering... I'm at a loss