So I got let go on Friday from my job. I knew my team lead disliked me, I could tell in the subtle ways she talked to me and addressed me, etc. I began to discuss it with superiors and perhaps she got wind and just made the move to let me go. Yet I was told ALL THE TIME that I was great at my job. Well I got rehired, by a different department, because lets face it, I'm a good catch! Honestly though, I do my job very well and I had applied for this job a few weeks ago because it was an advancement. Well I start tomorrow and I CANT WAIT to see the old team lead that let me go. Part of me (the really immature part) wants to march right over to her neck of the woods tomorrow morning and ask for this particular documentation I had asked for a week ago that was handed back today, which I didnt work, just so she has to see me. Then another part of me says youre better than that and should move on, but I am REALLY angry I was let go, particuarly because I feel like it was unjust. What would yo
2007-10-22 12:03:19 · 18 answers · asked by Sarah A 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Some wise person once said "the best revenge is living well" and you have already won! You're in a better department, and she's still over there, so just smile nicely and give her a little wave if you happen to run into her, believe me, it will eat her up inside that you aren't gone. If you start something, you could be let go permanently, and it makes you look petty. Be the bigger person, and move on up, you know it's the right thing to do. Her bad ethics will get her exactly what she deserves in the long run anyway.
2007-10-22 12:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't do the immature thing. Most of the time the best revenge is showing that you are over it and have moved on. Sounds like things will be better for you with the new department and you got a 3 day weekend out of it! Just be happy and move on leaving the ex-boss in the dust.
2007-10-22 12:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ruthie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you were rehired by the different department because of your abilities, skills and responsibility. DON'T let your new boss(es) regret their decision by acting like a jerk. Remember, your actions with your old boss may come back to haunt you in future reviews or promotions. Take the high road. Remember, what goes around, comes around.
2007-10-22 12:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let it go .... for now.
Sooner or later you will end up seeing your old lead through the normal course of the job, I would be so sickeningly sweet to her that your teeth hurt.
It will irritate the hell out of her but she can't turn you in for anything because you didn't do anything.
But watch your back, if she really doesn't like you and she has any pull at all, she'll be gunning for you again.
2007-10-22 12:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Tara 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not be controlled by emotions. Of course you would like to do all that but be mature and move on. Do everything you need to do to stand up for yourself if there is any further problem. If you were mistreated by this person God will take care of them . God rules the world and we are to stay humble and forgiving and God will repay you for anything you lost and repay them and straighten them out. If you cause trouble it might get you in a problem on your new position . stay innocent.
2007-10-22 12:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best revenge will be that her firing of you "didn't take." Every time she sees you in the hall or, God forbid (for her), has to work with you in some way, she'll feel uncomfortable and "squirmy."
If you keep doing well for your company, eventually you'll outrank her. This will make her CRAZY. So make this your goal.
Three words for you: "moral high ground"
Maybe you don't feel it inside, but ACT as if you're above her pettiness. This too will make her CRAZY.
Oh, and watch your back. She'll still have it in for you.
2007-10-22 12:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by vita64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move on and be professional, that will show that your a better person.
If you don't it will backfire, she may no longer be your boss but she is a boss, thus middle management, so she still has more pull then you and can cause you a lot of problems even in a different dept.
2007-10-22 12:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Burning Bridges expression came about for a reason, I would take the high road. You will feel better about yourself and will not have any regrets.
2007-10-22 12:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be grown up about it.
If they see you, or say hi, dont conversate with them. Just smile, or wave, then go on about your buisness.
They fired you. I wouldn't go back, so that takes guts to even work in the same place.
Good luck!
2007-10-22 12:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by Skyleigh's Mom :)™ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about telling yourself that perhaps the company isn't happy with your old boss for cutting you loose, and take your 'revenge' from that.
2007-10-22 12:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋