I Got Fired After Insulting The Owners Disabled Daughter. Although My Work....-Best Reddit
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I Got Fired After Insulting The Owners Disabled Daughter. Although My Work Performance Has Been Praised, My Boss Decided I Wasn't A "Good Fit."
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The original poster (OP) was recently fired from their job after making an off-hand, unknowing joke about a crude drawing submitted by the company owner’s daughter, Amy. The OP had been with the company for three months, working in sales and advertising, and was still on orientation. During a company retreat, employees were asked to pitch ideas for client accounts, and when Amy's drawing was presented, OP made a joke comparing it to something a child would make. The owner of the company, who was present at the retreat, did not take kindly to this comment and subsequently fired OP, having security escort them out of the office.

After losing their job, the OP reflected on the incident and learned from colleagues that Amy, who has a disability, often submits crude drawings that people are expected to comment on positively, even if they aren't well done. They were unaware of this unwritten office rule and felt blindsided by the consequences. Once outside of the office, OP received a Facebook friend request from Amy and decided to accept it, feeling the need to apologize for their actions. After some time messaging back and forth, Amy thanked OP for the apology, and they ended up talking about her life, including her disability and struggles with communication.

Amy revealed that she had suffered a brain injury as a child, which left her with motor skill issues and difficulty communicating. Despite these challenges, she worked hard and graduated from high school, although her father often dismissed her attempts at independence. Amy expressed frustration with her father's treatment of her and her desire to be seen as capable and independent, even though she was often treated as a burden by others. The OP, after learning more about Amy’s life, realized that they had misjudged her and began to feel a genuine friendship developing between them.

Amy and the OP continued their conversations, discussing things like TV shows and possible future plans. The OP also began researching ways to help Amy communicate more easily, including looking into AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices. Amy’s suggestion to adopt a dog led the OP to consider visiting a dog rescue to find a new pet, a decision that seemed to help them focus on something positive amidst their job loss.

The OP acknowledged that although the job loss was difficult, it had led to an unexpected and meaningful connection with Amy. The situation shifted from one of embarrassment and frustration to one of personal growth, where the OP realized they could be a better, more understanding person. While unsure about their next career move, the OP felt that accepting the friend request and building a connection with Amy had helped them find some clarity and peace.
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