Employee Quits After Being Told How Terrible They’re, Manager Begs Them To Stay

It’s a clear contradiction to expect employees to be both indispensable and dispensable based on the manager’s whims. Respect and empowerment foster a positive work environment and commitment to the business. Unfortunately, some newly promoted managers resort to micromanagement and mistreatment, likely stemming from their insecurities. True leadership involves observation, listening, and humility, acknowledging that expertise and wisdom come from all levels of the organization, not just from the top.

In today’s story, Skillagogue graduated amidst the pandemic and faced a tumultuous journey into the job market. Securing a position at a county government, OP encountered a hostile work environment, belittled by a new leader and dismissed by his supervisor. Despite his efforts, recognition was scarce until he decided to resign. Suddenly, faced with OP’s departure, the employer expressed regret and interest in retaining them, but it was too late.

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1. After enduring criticism and feeling unappreciated at work, OP decided to resign. Surprisingly, his employer pleaded for him to stay.

2. OP graduated amidst the pandemic’s peak in April 2020. After enduring a stint in a drafting job, he landed an entry-level engineering role at a county government, only to find it disastrous.

3. Following the retirement of the former department chief, a newly appointed young engineer in training assumed the role. However, this individual dismisses input and views their work as flawless.

4. Consistently, OP’s direct supervisor expresses disappointment, stating “I see no improvement,” while the new boss insists on the necessity of critical thinking over robotic behaviour.

5. Following a scolding from his boss, OP inquired about resolving the issue, to which they responded dismissively, showing no interest in the discussion.

6. The job’s constant criticism has led OP to seek medication and therapy, feeling like a failure despite his hard work and prestigious education in STEM.

7. After attempting basic calculations for a project, the supervisor erupted on OP, claiming it wasn’t the assigned task and expressing frustration over time constraints.

8. Following counseling, OP gathered the courage to resign and secure a higher-paying position elsewhere.

9. As OP informed his boss of his departure, the tone shifted abruptly. Suddenly, the boss expressed eagerness to retain him, asking about job offers and offering improvements to encourage him to stay.

10. “Why the sudden change, Jim? For the past 1.5 years, it seemed like you didn’t care about my role or the tensions with the new boss.”

11. In a moment of frustration, OP questioned his boss’s sudden change of heart upon announcing his departure. With resolve, he simply stated his reason for leaving and asserted his autonomy over his labor.

12. To those advising full disclosure, as a newcomer, navigating office gossip feels akin to a schoolyard. Both colleagues frequently engage in discussing former employees.

13. Preferring anonymity over a tarnished professional reputation, OP opt to vanish rather than endure potential slander within the field.

Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. 

14. OP’s endurance through such mistreatment is commendable. He shouldn’t have had to endure it.

15. Best wishes on your new job endeavor. Though honesty about your departure may not benefit you immediately, it reinforces your value and what they’ll miss.

16. They don’t gossip like schoolgirls; it’s more like men’s networking. The term “gossip” is just swapped with “networking” to make it sound professional.

17. Take it as a lesson; you stayed a year too long. Remember, you’re not paid to endure ab*se; it’s okay to walk away.

18. Ab*sers employ a cycle: mistreat until departure, then plead for retention.

19. They aimed for your departure, not retention. You took control of the situation—well done.

20. It’s important to articulate your reasons for leaving to prevent others from facing similar mistreatment.

This narrative underscores the importance of fostering a supportive and respectful workplace culture, where employees are valued and their well-being prioritized. It serves as a reminder that individuals have the agency to advocate for themselves and seek environments where they can thrive professionally and personally. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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