Dog groomer fired suspiciously swiftly after giving their two week's notice, internet suspects foul play: 'Check your labor laws'

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Apr 23, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

Howdy, animal fam. We learned something new today: the world of dog grooming is a dramatic one. Who would have thought that such a cute and cuddly profession would be so cutthroat? We always thought it was sunshine, rainbows, and wet dogs in this business, but it turns out it's much more political than we pawsitively imagined. It's the Game of Thrones of professions. Yes, you read that correctly. There's passion, creativity, extraordinarily-groomed doggos, and all the screaming, chaotic huskies that we love to laugh at but hate to experience.

Well, today's story focuses on one dog groomer who gave in their two weeks, and then was fired nearly on the spot. The owner of the salon claimed this groomer was "burnt out," but they believe that couldn't be further from the truth. After posting about it online, the commenters came to support them and thought that there were some sneaky, ulterior motives from the owner's side. Read through the full story below and tell us what you think!

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    I was fired today

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    I was fired today after putting my two weeks in yesterday. She told me she appreciated me putting my two weeks in but there was too many complaints from clients ie) dogs not being bathed properly or clients complaining about hair cuts she asked me to
    via u/Corgi_Vallhund_Mom
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    come get my stuff. & she also told me I was burnt out. I believe that's far from the truth it was just time for me to expand & find a place with better pay/benefits. Pictures of my supposedly unwashed, burnt out from grooming, doodles I did a few weeks ago.
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    Baekseoulhui Grooming is a very..... Dramatic profession. Lots of egos. Chances are you hurt their ego. I wouldn't worry about it if you were going to leave anyway
    via u/Baekseoulhui
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    squeemishyoungfella the photos speak for themselves. there's no shortage of jobs in this profession.
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    Daughterof Tarot Anyone with access to a client list like this in inside Sales work nearly always gets walked once they give notice.
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    I've worked in a groom shop, I know it's not the same, but you had access to poach.
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    Super of her to make it seem for cause though. It's presumably at will anyway. She's just ped, hiring good groomers is a pain in the a, so she took it out on you. Don't let it in, I'm sure you're talented!
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    thedoc617 Fwiw I think your dogs look great
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    My_Booty_Itches Unemployment here we come!
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    skwyatt0530 It has to be one of the hardest jobs! I always tip my groomers very well, because bathing and grooming dogs is exhausting! Just bathing my huge English Springer Spaniel wears me out, and my Shih Tzu will bite me if I even touch his feet. I think the Doodle looked great!
    via u/skwyatt0530

  • Any service-based job is a difficult one. We always say that everyone should have to work in a customer-facing job at least once in their lives to fully understand what it's like. We think more people would be nicer to employees if that were the case.

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    CutLow 8166 Good. Now you can draw unemployment while you look for a better job. :) They should've just let you quit lol.
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    Galvanized Rubbish Zero issues until you turned in your notice? Sounds like your employer was just trying to get you out the door. Seen it happen before.
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    ripbestgor3 i have worked in grooming three years now and i started a weak doormat 18 year old and i have learned quickly you do not take anyone's sh! how many times have we all been burned by clients/coworkers/bosses etc. that dogs looks adorable,, the ears are SO cute and i truly wish u the best finding a new salon
    via u/ripbestgor3
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    An_thon_ny I've managed two salons and I'm opening my own this summer, I tell everyone who runs a salon the same thing: never allow two weeks. If two weeks is given accept the resignation and let them know it won't be
    via u/An_thon_ny
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    necessary and you'll have their final paycheck at their next scheduled shift. and if you're a groomer there's no point. There's just too much tension and weirdness in those last two weeks and something always goes wrong. Just move on to bigger and better things.
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  • This could very well be the case, but it should have been handled differently. Honesty and expectations need to be set in the first place, not made-up excuses like “you're burnt out” or making up random complaints that never existed.

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    thecasualabrasive Sounds like your employers know you did quality work and didn't want to risk letting you take clients with you otw out.
    via u/thecasualabrasive
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    HyggeSmalls Oh my gosh I think they look wonderful! I love their new cuts!!!
    via u/HyggeSmalls
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    coolcootermcgee It sounds like you were being taken advantage of
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    teaflowr Your dogs look amazing. That salon didn't deserve you and your talents. I hope you find a salon that better suits you, | wish you so much luck and success (btw, look into local shows! Your grooms would do wonders in competitions. I love your scissor work).
    via u/teaflowr
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    anonysmoker Their loss. When one door closes, a better one opens. You're a very talented groomer. Good luck! Never settle.
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    No-Analyst2820 Check your labour laws. Where I am you can't terminate someone after they have given notice unless there is cause and customer complaints that you listed would not be considered cause and the employer would still owe to either a) let you stay the 2 weeks b) have to pay you out.
    via u/No-Analyst2820

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