Yesterday I gave my resignation letter to my boss. When I did she just looked at me and said (in a very snotty manner btw) "Are you expecting a counter offer?" I just shrugged and said "not really". Then she said (again very snotty) "Because when you resign, you resign!" I was momentarily stunned and then I was pissy. She started to say something else but I just walked out.
It's not like she didn't know it was coming. We have talked about options several times this week. But now she is acting like I have personally attacked her or something.
It was weird and it made me uncomfortable. I have never had this happen to me before but of course I don't change jobs much. This is only my 5th job since high school. Maybe its a more common thing than I know. Anybody else had this 'attitude' thing happen to them before?
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Dude, that was totally uncalled for and completely unprofessional on her part. Even if she is stressed over seeing you go, she shouldn't have shown it. What is it they tell you when you get laid off? Oh yeah, it's business, don't take it personally. Perhaps she should heed that advice because that isn't how a superior is supposed to behave. Good for you for getting out of there!
She acted as I think, almost anyone would.
You left the company for another.
You came back.
You are leaving again.
I don't think she should have to be nice to you when you are ditching their company (again) for another. It's like calling them sloppy seconds... and the girl you turn to for sex when you break up with your 'real' girlfriends. Or that they are a 'rebound' company you can always go back to when you don't like the 'new' stuff out there.
So... really, you are sooooo burning this bridge by leaving a second time.
Yeah... she has a right to be pissy.
(JMO)
Regardless of her personal feelings, that is unprofessional behavior.
KB, it's very sad too because she and I have talked about how unprofessional acting coworkers bother us. Now shes acting like I have personally attacked her somehow.
Meritt, I sort of expected a different reaction from you. No matter what conditions there are, I don't feel like acting like a big bawl-baby is ever called for. She preaches professionalism all the time. It's the old "do as I say not as I do" thing with her.
Good call Michelle. I knew you'd understand. :)
Sorry you had to deal with this! Based on what you said to KB in the above comment, it's sad, too.
I can't say this has ever happened to me, but it's very possible it has and I've forgotten. It's been a loooooong time since I worked outside the home.
Bob, I don't konw how to react. As I said on the ride hime; you did leave and you where recieved back. I am not trying to justify the deal and you know I would be interested at this time in something further. I have to go along with Merrit; someone went through the hoops for you. Maybe you should look at your opertunities and make them your own.I don't kow why but I care not about myself but the people I work with. I want to try my damed'est to make things work for not ony myself but all of those who are trying to make something work as well. I truly hope you understand because you are a very deep friend of mine and you alyays will be.
P.S don't you think she and other people are a little stressed out? I am not trying to give justification; But look around at what has been given to people to handle. when under you have seen me not be myself; have you not?
I'm here at work. I have a slight head ache. I guess you can figure out why from my post last night. I did have fun though.
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