Last week we published a question HERE about a 23 year long employee being escorted out of Wor-Wic Community College. The article/question produced quite a few comments but today Salisbury News will reveal the TRUTH about what's going on.
Amanda Trego has worked for Wor-Wic for the past 23 years. Amanda graduated college with 2 BS Degrees in 4 years. Two years later she received her first Masters Degree and ultimately she earned two Masters Degrees. Amanda was considered one of the top 5 most valuable employees at Wor-Wic.
After 20+ years Amanda unfortunately started having health issues and this past March Wor-Wic actually put her on probation because of her medical conditions.
Last week they did not fire or terminate Amanda, Wor-Wic simply chose NOT to renew her contract, mainly due to her having to go see specialists. We're told that Wor-Wic, (rather than supporting a 23 year long dedicated employee) chose her medical leave and condition was too much for them to handle.
OK, so why the big deal, right. Well, it turns out, Wor-Wic SELF INSURES their employees. Amanda was supposed to go see a specialist in Washington, D.C. for her condition, (which is quite serious) but because they would not give her the leave to do so, she has ignored her Doctors request. Keep in mind, there are NO specialists on the Eastern Shore that can handle her condition. I do know her condition but IMHO its private and I will not share such information here.
Nevertheless, Amanda is clearly a well educated person and based on the fact that someone LEAKED her being escorted out of War-Wic, I felt it extremely important to let every one know the whole truth about what's going on. Amanda has given her life to Wor-Wic. No matter the weather condition, Amanda has always been on call. The list of accolades goes on and on about this woman.
Over the past several years Wor-Wic has hired different leaders to run things out there and from what we're told, this new one is a real doozy. Its all about the money. Its all about employers asking their employees to dedicate their lives for large profits, yet when it comes to the health of the employee, screw them, let them go and move on. My Wife experienced a similar situation with former Mayor Barrie Tilghman and her 18 years on the job with the Salisbury Zoo. She herniated three disks in her back, (ON THE JOB) and she was terminated.
So I feel for Amanda Trego. Rather than ANYONE ever thinking Amanda was let go for ANY other reason, I want this Post to serve as the TRUTH and what Wor-Wic is capable of.
If ANY of you have more scoop on the new Boss at Wor-Wic, feel free to forward that information to alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and we'll provide yet another article down the road. I've already started a decent file on this woman.
14 comments:
The Business World is getting more this way----Use you up for their benifit----then S---- you!
I wish this lady the very best & Shame on you Wor-Wic-Tech!
Not to different than a death panel.
HMMM,
What happened to FMLA????
Sounds like a case for the Attorney"s "WILLIE-Cheatum N HOW"
obamie care at it's best!!!
Who is the new boss???
Best wishes to Amanda. Sounds like the butt munches of Wor-Wic are of no help to her situation.
Businesses and their unions have been allowing this process of weeding out the older and sick people, to hire someone for less money and isn't a drain on their insurance. Government and corporate greed fur sur.
Great example of why health coverage should not be tied to employment. Single payor would have solved this.
"Community College"???? It used to be but recent articles make you wonder. They are discontinuing the classes for our senior citizens. They are taking the courses used by people who are most in need of education and moving them to continuing education where people can't get financial aid to assist them. Now they are turning their own staff out in the cold when they are in need. Is this really a "community" college anymore?
Amanda Trego was never the "Boss". The President of the College is, and has been for years, Ray Hoy.
Mrs. Trego has worked for years in Student Services as the Registrar. I remember her from quite a while ago when I started my college career there, although I don't believe I ever dealt with her directly.
Typical Bureaucratic puckerholes.
I'm sure my comments will not be appreciated but I speak as a supervisor during my 40 years of employment. One must look at how significant is her absenteeism impacting her job performance and who fills the holes that her absenteeism has created. I know that this sounds harsh but perhaps she should look at early retirement option etc. That is what is wrong with so many employees of today...... Nothing is a given but so many people expect entitlements!!!
This "article" is fraught with information that is private and should not be released to the general public by this outlet and a "reliable source", unless that source is Mrs. Trego (not her daughter, not her best friend, not a coworker). If she is indeed releasing the information, then I see no problem, but it should be noted as such.
This isn't the first time someone has been let go due to health issues. Just last year a CDC faculty instructor lost her job when she found out she had cancer. She was a wonderful, dedicated teacher.
Where is the President...on an island vacation.
Shame on Wor-Wic.
This is no different than whats been going on at PRMC for the past few years. Queen Peggy has gotten rid of the experienced ones and put the butt kissers in charge!
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