Manager Doesn't Allow Employee To Quit On Friday, So They Maliciously Comply
The workplace can be a tricky environment, with lots of rules and different things to deal with. The story below is about one Redditor who had decided to quit to find a new better job. But things didn't go as planned, and they had to face some tough situations.
The OP worked for a big global financial company. They wanted to leave their job and find something new, which is a big decision. Little did they know, this choice would lead to a bunch of problems and tricky situations they had to navigate.
The company they worked for really wanted them to stay, and they tried all sorts of tricks to make that happen. From making them feel guilty to talking about company rules, the company did everything they could to change their mind. But our main character stood their ground and didn't let these tactics work.
Are you curious about what happened next? Scroll down to read the entire story.
Source: Reddit
Here is OP’s full story:
While working in the IT department, OP faced various issues such as paperwork errors and overworking
OP had a new job, so they resigned with over two-week notice on Friday
Due to inadequate quality assurance, combined with a culture of intimidation, including pressuring made employees to stay longer
Manager criticized OP for giving two weeks' notice not at the proper time
Company said that quitting on a Friday was against company policy and attempted to manipulate OP's departure
The company issued an ultimatum, demanding that OP signed out and refrained from clocking in
After complying with their ultimatum and refraining from logging in, the company angrily called the next day accusing OP of lateness
Company bombarded OP with a mix of apologies and insults
OP's old manager and others quitting months later
Company eventually fired OP after their two-week notice
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