Thursday, February 09, 2006
Islamophobia Hits Home...My Home
I have only just now found out that my husband has been "laid off" from his job. The manager that let him go could not give him a straight answer. In one sentence she would say "we're overstaffed". In the next, "your performance". So which is it? She never explained what about his performance in the job was wrong. He'd only been complimented profusely by his supervisor and the clientele that he worked with, so I have come to one conclusion. I have the feeling it has something to do with his nationality and his religion, but, naturally, to avoid conflict the Hotel in question cannot use this as a viable excuse.
I would like to know how many other "at will" Muslim employees out there are being "laid off" right now during the present "conflict"?
I Remember after 9/11, many employees were laid off due to "over-staffage", etc. People were scared silly that the Muslims were going to revolt. (How revolting!) It's happening again, and I doubt President Brainless is going to do anything about it. (My ex got an extension on his unemployment at that time because many people used 9/11 as an excuse to "cut back" as well.) Unfortunately, Karim hasn't even been working at this job long enough to draw unemployment.
Thanks, Bush. I'm already working two jobs, owe taxes and still can't pay the bills.
...and people wonder why I hate Bush so much!!!
I would like to know how many other "at will" Muslim employees out there are being "laid off" right now during the present "conflict"?
I Remember after 9/11, many employees were laid off due to "over-staffage", etc. People were scared silly that the Muslims were going to revolt. (How revolting!) It's happening again, and I doubt President Brainless is going to do anything about it. (My ex got an extension on his unemployment at that time because many people used 9/11 as an excuse to "cut back" as well.) Unfortunately, Karim hasn't even been working at this job long enough to draw unemployment.
Thanks, Bush. I'm already working two jobs, owe taxes and still can't pay the bills.
...and people wonder why I hate Bush so much!!!
