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My 29 year old son was hired as a vet assistant four months ago. The stress of the fast paced job was overwhelming to him. His co worker (trainer) said to another coworker, "Is he like a ret*d?" My son went to the office manager who said that she would talk to the girl. It only got worse with co workers laughing at him, giggling, giving him inaccurate information so he would really goof up. He called me and said that he could not take it any more (Three reports to the office manager and two to veterinarians) He left. He wrote an email to corporate office, Banfield, and they called him several times and said that they would call last Friday and set up a mediation meeting. They did not call. Should I call them? Even though he won't be hired, the office manager said that he said he quit, but he did not. Help.

I'm sorry this happened to your son. Many people are very cruel and insensitive. I would recommend getting a local newspaper or TV news channel to report on the story so it gets more media attention and the company would be forced to apologize to your son. They may also reprimand the coworkers who were harassing him and he may be able to get some legal action for workplace discrimination for people with disabilities. There are laws put in place to make it illegal for workplaces to discriminate people based on disability. Please don't let this experience get your son down too negatively. Tell him that he is a worthy and valued human being who deserves love and empathy.

Second that. Sounds like he is much too good for that job anyhow.