A month and a half ago I was pushed out of my company by my boss, a c-suite exec who is notorious for micromanaging. My PIP ended two days before my daughter's due date. I increased numbers by 400% YoY blowing the performance of my predecessors out of the water and I never came off as unreasonable to my peers or bosses, I always showed up with a good attitude. My boss pushed a 700% YoY goal on me and I pushed back saying it was unrealistic, which got put on my PIP. My suggestion at the time was to look into alternative channels, which she didn't agree with. For context, this was in digital marketing. I've been in digital marketing for ten years. She didn't believe me despite the fact that she doesn't operate these channels and I wasn't the only one pushing back, I was just the face of it. I had a very strong case for a retaliation lawsuit for taking parental leave. I was in touch with lawyers and strongly considered suing. I ultimately took severance to focus on my family and to try to close on the house we're in escrow for. I'm admittedly a lot happier now, albeit, still without a job and finding a job in this market is VERY tough. I recently heard my former boss is leaving the company and people are speculating she's being fired because she doesn't have anything lined up. Karma is an absolute b****. Remember to treat people right because it'll come back at you. I might not have a job now, but I'm incredibly happy she's reaping what she sowed. To top it off, a lot of my peers still with the company are happy she's leaving too. Edit: There seem to be some people in here who think I'm not focused on my family because I wrote this post. I took ten minutes of my day to write this post. I've been at the in-laws for the past week or so and have been spending a lot of time with my wife, daughter, family, and friends. I'm incredibly happy right now because it feels like a blessing to have this much freetime. Please try not to mistake this petty post as a way of assuming I'm miserable.. I'm just celebrating what I perceive is a small win because what happened to me was messed up. If you think it's petty, let ye without sin cast the first stone. TC: 0
maybe you should connect with her boss about taking her old job? sounds like they have an opening *and* you've got the work to show for it plus you will save them time from having to train a new guy.
Only good comment here, try to get back in the company so that you can also get a role, while your boss is out now.
The best revenge is living well. And stealing your b!tch @ss boss’s bread sounds like living well to me!
I'm sorry you had such a shitty manager. I'm sure it's stressful but try and use this opportunity you've been given to spend time with your new daughter. It's worth it.
Thanks. This is a great thing to hear. I've spent a lot of time with my wife and daughter already and it has been amazing. It was a bit therapeutic to get that out though.
My manager is a fat stupid dumb btch so idk what more karma can do to him/her
Good for you man. I agree, to reap what you sewed, is an absolute monster. On the other hand, to reap what you "sow", is a different thing altogether
LOL whoops. You learn something new every day!
True and good advice. I'm not too happy. Just feel like justice was served.
I never knew that being too happy about something, but without any action is taken, can bring karma against you. Is this true?
There is no karma. Stop being petty and enjoy your time with family.
How about focusing on you and cutting out the noise? If she finds a FAANG job with a better pay and title, you will feel incredibly sad?
Nah, I won't be sad.
You need to do a cryptic linked in post about this to rub her nose in the failure
All I learnt is that they give paternal leave for daughters due date.
Happy for you buddy, just ignore what happens to her. Its not even important
Ummm … easier said than done. None of us are Monks .
Speak for youself. I am a monk of the highest order.