In the meantime, I've filed for unemployment. My former boss is contesting my assertion that I was dismissed, so I have a phone appointment scheduled for Monday morning. Once again I have to put up a fight for my rights and I'm SO SICK OF IT. Part of me wants to just let it go, part of me is indignant at the idea that I could let her get away with treating me like that. I have the possibility of evidence that I was dismissed but I hesitate to ask for it, since providing it to me could potentially injure the friend who received it. I don't want to cause others pain.
Let me offer you some reassurance on this one. I have represented the employers side for various companies in different states through the years and the cases have always gone in favor of the ex-employee, even when we had every "T" crossed and every "I" dotted. If she's been through this before (and I would guess she has based on your description) she's probably going through the motions (a lot of times people don't show up for the hearings etc). Don't assume the burden of proof is on you. It's usually on the employer and she can't produce a resignation letter. If it comes down to "she said, she said" - I'd guess it would go your way.
Sorry for the mixup on the degrees- I remembered something about an education interrupted, but got the specifics confused. It's on my brain now, because I've been taking some courses in preparation for my master's program and have found it pleasant to exercise some of those unflexed portions of the brain - and thought you might as well.
Chin up, Maybell. It will get better. And I bet once you get better employment and feel more settled - Mr. Cr@ptastic won't get under your skin as much.
