I got dismissed today three days before my probation period ended. Reasons were specious. Manager admitted I was a good, reliable worker and everyone liked me. I am not some kid, I have been working for 50 years of my life – since I was a young teenager. I confronted the manager that in three days I would be eligible for benefits. She denied she knew this. I thought to myself, “ I guess I don’t want to work here anyway if they treat employees like that.” I was a major supporter of this company for their progressive environmental work. They hired me partly for experience, partly for my environmental work. So what good is it to be an environmental leader if you cheat your employees of a fair wage and benefits? All new hires since me have been part-time or seasonal.