I quit my job and gave my boss a little less than 2 weeks notice. SHe was very upset and wrote a letter to me detailing my faults. So I replied defending myself and my work (in a professional manner). This made her madder and hs threatened to find my new employer and "tell them about me." Should I be worried? I dont think she could find out where I will be working next anyway.
2007-07-20 17:01:02 · 9 answers · asked by SevillaRey 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It is a very small company. Just her (she is the president) and 3 other employees (2 now that I am gone). So she keeps asking them where my new job is There is no HR department. But I have saved the correspondence.
2007-07-20 17:12:53 · update #1
Yes, keep her letter. You will need it because sooner or later she will find out where you are working.
You should not be worried about her threats as long as you have her letter.
Peace and every blessing!
2007-07-20 18:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, congratulations on having the courage to leave a company where the boss is less than stellar.
You are doing the right thing by saving the correspondence. I would also consider legal action; check with your attorney or with a legal clinic.
I guess you could also turn it around on her and tell her that you saved the correspondence and will not have any qualms about turning it over to her clients to show them what kind of person they are doing business with. Revenge is sweet.
But realistically, I would ignore her. Have no more communications with her or with anyone else in the company. If you're lucky, the other two employees may be having second thoughts about continuing their employment with her.
Consider yourself lucky to have gotten away with no more than a few angry words.
However, should the verbal tirade continue against you, or if you feel that she may be more serious about her threats, I would go to the police so they can restrain her from having any contact with you or being anywhere near you.
Your call. You need to decide your comfort level.
Good Luck!!!
2007-07-28 16:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by palmyrafan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are not concerned, then this is the time to end it. If you are concerned, then ask a lawyer to write one letter for you. All the lawyer has to do is explain what liable is (no threats, the letter on the lawyer's letterhead will be enough). The letter should be addressed to both your boss and your boss' boss. That should put a quick end to it.
Meanwhile I suggest you keep everything and get a copy of your personal file - just in case.
2007-07-21 00:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Zef H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
legally, she is not in a good place with that threat.
matter of fact, even if a new employer calls a previous company, all that HR can do is confirm you worked for them from what date to what date, any other data given out is considered breaking the law.
i would get free legal aid to put her on notice she will be sued if she persists, the letters you saved would win your case. just send a cease and desist or be sued form.
2007-07-21 00:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not have replied to the letter, but it's too late for that. As long as you don't use her as a reference, and don't include a number or name to her for your future employee then pay her no attention. By law she can not provide unsolicited information regarding you. She is only suppose to let the next employee if you di or did not work for her, and if you are eligible for re- employment.
2007-07-21 00:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by princessaris80 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the HR department of your former company and show them the letter she wrote along with a copy of the one you wrote and what happened afterward.
She would be on legally shaky ground if she did interfere like that. You could likely sue her for libel (or slander, if it's in writing) if she interferes.
I hope this helps. That is terrible.
2007-07-21 00:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by StacieG 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are the auther of your own career. A boss can fire someone. He does not make you, you. You decide who you are and what you want out of this life. I quit my job a while ago because of the boss and enviroment. I have not regreted it not once. If you have questions on what i do now you can visit my web site or even email me.
2007-07-21 00:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did you respond to that letter? All you did was start a pissing contest! You would have been better off to just stick it in a drawer and forget it.
It's a small world. She may show up as your boss again in the future! You gave her the upper jand.
2007-07-21 00:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What she is doing is illegal. You did well to save the correspondance. If she makes trouble for you at your new job, you should take your evidence and see an attorney. You can sue her.
2007-07-26 01:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by Let me steer you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋