I once worked odd-jobs for a small law firm, handling mostly computer related stuff and some legal paperwork. Without even a college Diploma (I was pursuing it at that time), I had no freaking idea of what the firm partners were saying. What mortgage contract? What affidafit? What Title Deed?

(Alright, I wasn't much of a reader, and my general knowledge was pretty low)

Painstakingly tried to understand things they said. Got into trouble once for preparing a wrong set of files, and got verbal hammering when one of the partners returned from court.

Paid miserably like peanuts, I endured the torture, and eventually ended up one night at my cronnie's home getting wasted on booze and mahjong. Got into a slight accident when I tried to avoid a running cat (stupid puss), damaging my front panel.

Did not turn up for work the next day as I had to repair the car. It hardly crossed my mind that I had to call in absent.

The following day, I casually 'reported' to work, only to find my seat warmed by a new lady. Boss handed me an Ang Pow of cash (would you believe my salary that month could easily fit in a red packet?) and 'thank me for my troubles and services rendered'. Sarcasm indeed.

Maybe that's why I never wanted to be a lawyer

Honestly, how does one actually fire his/her boss? Mind to share the process, b3rnard7?

Gee whiz, reminds me so much of my dad too!

Yeah, I used to work free-lance for daddy, setting up office computer systems and software solutions. Sometimes would run errands (just like any other office boy), going to the bank, collecting payments, even buying packed lunch.

No exceptions too. If I'd screw up, I'll be cruicified in office too. Using "dad" is like uttering a forbidden verse from the book of curses.

Never did get fired though, as I held one trump card - he needed me to take care of his office computer systems... for free. And I needed some pocket money... for dating girls

So what conditions would one deserve firing?

Here's what my company's Employment Contract states (edited for confidentiality)

- Stealing company's property
- Non-conformance to the Company's Rules and Regulations
- Fighting, assault or use of threat in a physical manner at work
- Consumption / Possession / Usage of alcohol / drugs at work
- Gambling during work hours
- Behaviour that consist of vulgar / abusive / gross / insubordinative


I think I have violated quite a number of them.