‘Didn’t Fit In Culturally’: Stober Employee Terminated After Just 2 Days — Calls Grow for Workplace Bias Investigation
Maysville, Ky. (Mason County Post) A young man from Maysville, Kentucky, has been terminated from his new job at Stober Drives after just two days — not for poor performance or attendance, but because he allegedly “didn’t fit in culturally.”
The shocking claim — first shared in a viral Facebook post by local educator Tressie Graham — has sparked outrage and renewed calls for a formal investigation into workplace discrimination at one of the region’s most well-known employers.
According to Graham’s post, the young man had just landed his first full-time job and showed up every day on time, eager to learn and contribute. But after his second day of training, his supervisor allegedly called him aside and told him, “Today will be your last day with us.”
When the worker asked what he had done wrong, the employer reportedly said there was no issue with his performance or behavior — just that he “didn’t fit in culturally.”
When the young man pressed for clarification, the supervisor allegedly responded, “Some companies are straightforward and blunt, but in this business it’s different… you just don’t fit in culturally.” Before ending the conversation, the employer reportedly added, “If you need me for a reference, I’m a good reference for you.”
The decision blindsided not only the worker but also the woman who helped place him at the company. She reportedly told the young man she regularly places candidates at Stober Drives and other regional employers and had never seen an employee terminated this way before.
Normally, if an issue arises — such as tardiness or poor performance — the company reaches out so she can intervene and help the employee stay on track. But in this case, she said, no one contacted her at all. She only learned about the firing after the young man called her himself according to the post.
The vague explanation of “not fitting in culturally” has raised serious concerns about possible racial bias and coded discrimination. Community members and local activists are now demanding answers — and action from the company and local government.
Representatives from Stober Drives have not yet responded to requests for comment.