F/U to quitting my job

jessi720

Well that was a crazy experience.  I went to my boss's supervisor to resign and explained to him several reasons why I was leaving, and I also let him know that things were run so badly that lots of other people were leaving right behind me.  I didn't HAVE to let him know all these things, but I felt he deserved to know how one of his departments was being run.  He genuinely seemed to care about what I was saying, took notes, and promised he would follow up on every complaint.  These were quite serious, involving sexual harassment, abuse, and the manipulation of sales leads, which impacts your paycheck.  I should have known it was a waste of my time, tons of people had complained before me and nothing happened.  I told him the reason I didn't speak up while I was working there was because I never saw results when someone had a problem, and I feared for my job.  Well this is what happened:  he shared all the information I gave him with my direct boss, who forced me out of the building ASAP, meaning I didn't even get to work the rest of my hours and will now be losing a paycheck.  After I left, my coworkers said he was ranting about how evil I was, and if I ever showed my face there he would call the cops.  My coworkers know that he is psychotic and I am definitely not the devil, but I just can't believe that nothing will be done about all the complaints.  I also know another one of my coworkers will be quitting today, so that makes me happier.  I just hope my psycho boss doesn't try and call my new job or something, there is no telling what that crazy man can do.  Supposedly he is friends with someone at my new job, so I am not happy about the new drama I could be facing.  Sorry so long, thanks for letting me share!

redwingsfan2727

Sorry to hear that you had to deal with the drama of your former job. However don't think about the new drama until it happens and it might not ever happen. I'll keep my fingers crossed that his friend is a bit more grown up then your former boss and keeps your new job to him/ herself.

Did you give your new work info to your former boss?

Best of luck with your new job! Keep us updated. 

EliStar

Oh my goodness! I hope someone sues his ass! I'm so glad you got out of there and have a new job waiting for you, although I'm sorry you're missing out on a paycheck. Thank God you are out of that terrible environment.

I hope this all works out for you, hun! Sorry you had to go through such an ordeal.

Wife2DJ

Crazy!! Glad you are outta there!

ssthomps

That sucks he will get what he deserves!  They are going to have to pay attention sooner or later when they realize people keep quitting.  Hope everything financially will be ok for you.  Enjoy the time off and do things around the house.

sandye

So sorry to hear about your ordeal. Thankfully you are outta there and now on to bigger and better things.

Ceventa

Oh my goodness! I don't blame you for telling them how you felt on the exit interview, after all, that's what it's for. However, you should prepare yourself for the possibility that this might come up again if he did tell the person at your new job. Do you report to that person or work with them at all? If you are approached, I don't believe you are obligated to tell them anything. It doesn't pertain to them, then know that you left because you weren't happy, and last thing you want to do it start bad-mouthing your former employer to your new ones, no matter how atrocious they were. Hopefully, it will not come up again and your psycho-ex boss will get his in the end.

Virginny

Wow. That is crazy. Good for you for letting them know all the complaints. Hopefully your psycho ex-boss doesn't do anything stupid and karma will come back to bit him in the @ss. At least you can kiss all that drama goodbye now.

jessi720

I didn't give him any information, but I know he knows where I am going because they called to verify my employment.  I do not directly report to his friend, but I know I will have to work with him.  I am not sure how closely I will have to though, I am not very familiar with the hierarchy yet. 

DRemA3

I'm glad you got away from that psycho! Hopefully his relationship w/ the guy from your new job won't be taken seriously. I'm sure once you start, show that you aren't a "crazy devil" things will be fine. GL w/ the new job!

MrsVictoriaB

Wow I'm so sorry you had to go through all that

MrsMichiBolooki

Ceventa:

If you are approached, I don't believe you are obligated to tell them anything. It doesn't pertain to them, then know that you left because you weren't happy, and last thing you want to do it start bad-mouthing your former employer to your new ones, no matter how atrocious they were.

I completely agree with this!  If your old boss contacts the new company you are working for, I would just say something along the lines of that you aren't at liberty to talk about the internal happenings that went on at your previous place of employment.  That's the safest way to handle it. Just act like you are being professional and careful.  You probably did sign some type of employment agreement/nondisclosure clause along the way so it's probably true that you can't talk about it!

On another note, I have been in a similar situation and I feel for you.  My previous employer bad mouthed me and trashed me to my coworkers, the parents of the children in my classroom (I was teaching), the children in my class, and anybody else that would listen.  It was terrible and ultimately, defamation of character.  Stuff like that is so so hurtful and takes a while to get over.  The good thing is that you have a new job to look forward to!  I'm glad you got out of that poisonous environment!  

 

 

  

 

muddilicious

Oh my!  Thank goodness you are out of there.  Wow, there are certainly some crazies out there. I have a feeling that you are going to be fine at your new place of employment.  If your old boss had any real friends, chances are they are just as crazy as him and they probably aren't well liked anyway.