I didn't get fired this morning. I also didn't bring up about his raising his hand to me. Not because I think it was "okay" or afraid to stand up to him, but because I want to leave, when I'm ready and on my terms, not at the whim of a tyrant. I've worked too hard for this company to throw it all down the drain. I deserve a AAA recommendation. It will be much easier for me to transfer with this company than to make a big move and be looking for a job. I'm taking my mother's advice "don't cut off your nose to spite your face." Pointing out the inappropriateness of his behaviour, yesterday, would be a small victory and I shooting for the big victory.

JamesJim: Yes, there have been other incidents with his temper. No, there are no pieces of paper in my personnel file. He outwardly displays his disdain of strong women.

Doug: I have both a desktop and laptop computer. I keep the laptop at home, for security reasons. I am also privvy to anything happening in the office, and especially if it involves computers. Given that history, I figured he wanted to make certain my laptop was in the office, before he fired me.

Sinsull: Thank you. You understand more than most.

To the rest: Thank you all for your kind words and advice and suggestions and links to websites. I am going to print all your posts so I have your words with me, when the next time occurs, and it surely will.

It never ceases to amaze me, this community of people we call "mudcat." Nowadays, I post only as "guest" but I read about your adventures and your "pearls" and I miss you very much.