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The boss's wife dismissed me, primarily on the grounds that I wore a vest (a sleeveless top) to work. Afterwards, I told her that I had already purchased appropriate clothing for the company.
I completed the tasks assigned by the employer within the required timeframe and left work on time, which displeased the employer.
From the time I started working until I left, I worked a total of twelve days. The employer said that my work performance during those twelve days was extremely poor and that I did not know how to handle situations when they arose.
I said that although I was still adapting to the company's systems and procedures at first, I had not repeated the mistakes after being reminded. Although my performance was not as good as that of the previous employee, who had more than two years of experience, I was still working hard to learn and hoped to become able to work independently as soon as possible and bring value to the company. I also said that I would appreciate further guidance in the future.
However, the employer still required me to apologize to the boss's wife and dismissed me on the grounds that she could not accept my unwillingness to lower myself and my attitude.
I ask: If this still does not count as being humble and taking a low posture, what would?
After all, I did nothing wrong in terms of work. Why did I need to apologize and say the three words “I'm sorry”?