Quit my first service job today and I learned more from two awesome coworkers than I ever POSSIBLY did from the management team. (Rant)
I was gonna stick things out but here’s the bottom fucking line: if I’m having chest pains before work and getting the feeling that I’m walking on eggshells around my GM, it’s not ok. Staying up until 5 am on pure adrenaline because I keep replaying events in my head and wondering if quitting in person would be worth it or if I’d be verbally abused is not ok.
Two AMAZING coworkers taught me more than my manager ever did. 814
They recognized how I’m new to this and the underdog and they swiftly told me what I do and do not deserve; what is and is not okay. They inspired me and gave me a sense of camaraderie and self-respect and I will be carrying the skills they taught me into my next job. They also both gave me openings for other jobs they know I’d be a good fit in!
I went in today and got very lightly guilttripped for not giving a two week notice and I said “Well, I wasn’t given a work environment where I felt safe.” The last thing I sent was my termination of employment email and I said with all due respect that I seriously urge they look into how people feel about our GM because it is not inspiration, camaraderie, and respect. It’s fear, resentment, anger, and hurt.
Fuck right off. 13