Duke Energy nearly destroyed my career. I was not told about the company having Covid Mask Requirements in 2022 through the entire Interview/Hiring Process. I was not told until I moved from Florida and was sitting in my house in Raleigh a few days before I was to report for my 1st Day. I will always make my own health decisions and refused the ridiculous mask requirements. I was forced to work remotely for two months while I submitted multiple mask exemptions to HR. Of course it being Raleigh all of my exemptions were denied after they consulted with their Lawyers I'm sure. I was forced to comply with the Mask Requirements or resign from my position. I 100% without hesitation resign from my position. I moved back to NC to be closer to family but had to deal with this mental illness. I am still absolutely disgusted with my whole experience with this company and how weak the men were in Team Meetings pushing compliance with the Mask. It took me nearly a year to find another position after explaining why I left Duke Energy. I had to move back home and cash out all my retirement to get by until I found another position. I will never recommended anyone to ever work for this company no matter how bad they need a job. They owe me a years salary at the minimum for what I had to go through having to stand up my basic right to choose what I put on and/or in my body. It was a hard year but at least I will be able to tell my future children that their dad stood his ground and made the right decision with his Dignity, Character, and Values still intact.
