Her Offensive Boss Pushes Too Far, So She Exacts Revenge and Tarnishes His Reputation in the Industry – But Did She Go Too Far?
The Original Poster (OP) is an experienced and skilled security expert working in tech who finds herself targeted by a new boss – a man whose ego and incompetence threaten to destroy her career. As the OP plans her exit and sets the stage for karmic retribution, she takes revenge and forces him to seek new employment.
The Legendary Fixer
The OP is a specialist fixer who has worked at a large tech company for decades. She has become well-known for handling high-profile projects and resolving complex issues.
The Chaotic Reorganization
The woman’s team endures multiple reorganizations, and she starts reporting to multiple managers simultaneously. One of the new mid-level managers who joins the group is inexperienced and ego-driven. He lacks knowledge in security and emergency response and creates a hostile work environment.
Hostility Towards the Narrator
Despite her decades of expertise, her new manager becomes hostile toward the OP. His sexist comments and ableist attitudes become troublesome to her. The OP decides to go on record with the HR department but receives little support.
The Performance Review Debacle
The manager gives the OP a bad performance review, putting her job at risk. The OP contacts HR again and documents the situation. The OP starts looking for a new job.
The New Job and Legal Action
The narrator finds a better-paying job at another tech company. She consults an employment discrimination attorney and takes legal action, leading to a separation agreement with her former company and a payout.
Karma Unfolds
The OP receives the executed contract, signed by their former exec VP. She suspects her manager may face consequences for his actions.
Her Ex-Manager Starts Job Hunting
Her former manager starts looking for a job at another company. A former colleague informs the OP about the manager’s upcoming interview at her new firm. The OP provides hypothetical insights about the manager.
The Failed Interview
The manager’s interview goes terribly. He becomes combative and yells during the interview. The company blacklists him from ever being hired.
Her Manager’s Downfall
Her former manager moves away to work to take another job at a smaller company. He remains unaware of the narrator’s role in his failed interview. The narrator takes pride in her connections and ability to sabotage him throughout the industry.
The Narrator’s Reflection
The narrator reflects on her former boss’s inability to recognize her significance. She finds it ironic that he never realized how his actions would impact his own job search.
The Power of Connections
The narrator emphasizes the importance of connections and maintaining good relationships with colleagues. They believe that the manager’s downfall was due to his failure to appreciate the value of others. The narrator remains proud of her accomplishments.
The Sweet Taste of Karma
In the end, the OP relishes in the karmic justice served to the former boss. She emphasizes the importance of treating others with respect and valuing their contributions. The narrator concludes, “To this day, he doesn’t know why his interview at my company was a total disaster.”
Was She Right or Wrong?
The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of the readers’ responses…
Forum Responded
One responder wrote: “This reminds me to never ever mess with anyone in the tech and IT sector, especially specialized personnel.”
Another reader wrote: “Psychopath bullies can really do some damage. The only good thing is that your radar is now super-sonic, and you’ll never work for someone like that ever again. You’ll get out first.”
What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on their actions?
What would you have done in this situation?
This story is inspired by this thread.
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