Last night one of my ex coworkers called me and said that my former manager and supervisor were mad that I left. That is so childish on so many levels that I don't know where to begin! First of all, they have no one to be angry at except themselves because had they treated me with respect and used me in a way to better the department rather then load me down with a lot of data entry so they could promote their favorite, I might have stayed. Honestly, I think they are angry that I beat them at their own game because while they were throwing their tantrums and either giving the silent treatment I was quietly taking care of myself and finding another job.
I have described working there as working with the Mean Girls, but I now think a better comparison is an abusive relationship. When you finally decide to cut ties and do what is right for you and leave the abuser, they may whine and cry for you not to leave because they need you but what they are really upset about is that they no longer control you.
I find it funny that they are "mad". What good is that doing them?
Just had to write my musings. Thanks all!
I hate being drawn into drama like that, especially if there's nothing you can do about it! If that happened to me, I probably would have been like, "don't tell me, I don't want to know!" I stress out too much when i know other people have been talking about me/are mad at me.
That is so childish of them! I can totally see what you're talking about with the abusive relationship analogy. They were totally taking advantage of you and you needed to move on. Good think you did! I'm sure you are feeling much better without all that negativity in your life.
Sadly, i've been at companies that are like high school - if you're not "cool" and "in" with the popular girls, they bad talk you to everyone. I've heard about that clique mentality in other offices as well. It's the only way those people feel important and that they're controlling everything . You've made the right move finding a healthier situation for yourself. Tell your former coworker that you're no longer interested in hearing about what's going on at that company. If they're a friend, they'll understand.