Originally Posted by
Check Complete
I agree with you that "sometimes" the company will go soft on some huge screw ups. If you are a cheerleader, know the special handshake, and wear god given jammies, you can get away with about anything.
But if you are outspoken about management or critical of the company, you will get a target on your back, and there is absolutely nothing from stopping the company from terminating your "at will" employment!
I was not a huge screwup, nor a koolaid drinker or cheerleader. Had some frank discussions with leadership at times. But I was responsible, and proactively addressed a couple of big problems in my time. In other words a good employee (not to be confused with a push-over or yes voter).
Everyone I know of who got fired had it coming (except DD, which got fixed and the company apparently learned their lesson). Do your checklists, fly the plane, don't lie and you'll be fine.