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Did they actually say that to you? Did they release you or did you quit? If a manager had said that to me I would have gone over their head, I think you should too. I don't think you should quit, I think you should point out to them the Americans with Disabilities Act and that they are discrimating against you. This is also not "Disney" like and Walt would not be happy. They need to make allowances and schedule you in a way that you won't need to call out. You should speak with the people in charge of scheduling and get it straight that they can not schedule you in a way that you get no sleep because of your meds. I think you need to fight because working at Disney should be for anyone not just those that they think won't be a "hassle". Okay, off my soap box.
That being said if you truly do not want to be there anymore then that is okay. I just don't want you to quit on impulse and regret it later. Life is short, and chances like this don't come around very often. Good luck. I hope you get what you want and need.
Did they actually say that to you? Did they release you or did you quit? If a manager had said that to me I would have gone over their head, I think you should too. I don't think you should quit, I think you should point out to them the Americans with Disabilities Act and that they are discrimating against you. This is also not "Disney" like and Walt would not be happy. They need to make allowances and schedule you in a way that you won't need to call out. You should speak with the people in charge of scheduling and get it straight that they can not schedule you in a way that you get no sleep because of your meds. I think you need to fight because working at Disney should be for anyone not just those that they think won't be a "hassle". Okay, off my soap box.
That being said if you truly do not want to be there anymore then that is okay. I just don't want you to quit on impulse and regret it later. Life is short, and chances like this don't come around very often. Good luck. I hope you get what you want and need.
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I know it's sometimes hard to remember exactly what was said, but it would be a good idea for you to try to write it down. Also, was there another CM or manager in with you at the time? I recently got called to the "principal's office" and she pulled another manager in for both of us, it's always good to have a 3rd party. If not, I'd request a sit down with that manager and a 3rd party (either a CM you trust or another manager) and go over what was said again. Disney has a very long reach and terming, either self or by them, can have long lasting consequences for job searching.
Do you know how many points you are up to now? Have you been able to use your 3-days off thing or have your days off been spread out? I just hate to see you go home at this point when there's only a month or so left!
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Its pretty standard procedure to have a third party ( other manager) present for disciplinary actions- it protects everyone- so if that didnt happen, I would def tell someone-
hope it works out!
I know it's sometimes hard to remember exactly what was said, but it would be a good idea for you to try to write it down. Also, was there another CM or manager in with you at the time? I recently got called to the "principal's office" and she pulled another manager in for both of us, it's always good to have a 3rd party. If not, I'd request a sit down with that manager and a 3rd party (either a CM you trust or another manager) and go over what was said again. Disney has a very long reach and terming, either self or by them, can have long lasting consequences for job searching.
Do you know how many points you are up to now? Have you been able to use your 3-days off thing or have your days off been spread out? I just hate to see you go home at this point when there's only a month or so left!
Did a manager say this to you or was it a roommate? Your post doesn't say exactly. It is good to write it down as Dawn mentions. I'm guessing they stated it more in terms of you have excessive attendance issues which they can let you go for on the college program...but if they really said it as you mentioned in your post you really do need to fight it. While Disney won't give personal references, future employers can call and find out you are a no rehire which could raise some red flags for other opportunities.
We stopped in a few times last week to see if you were around as we too have been caught up in your story. It was very quiet in the store. We were in the MK the day that it closed...we left and went to Kona for lunch. Then to Epcot and Flying Fish for dinner. Sorry we missed you. We will be back in July. Keep us posted on where you are over the next few months. Hopefully everything works out for you.
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and she pulled another manager in for both of us, it's always good to have a 3rd party. If not, I'd request a sit down with that manager and a 3rd party (either a CM you trust or another manager) and go over what was said again. Disney has a very long reach and terming, either self or by them, can have long lasting consequences for job searching. 
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