I was having problem with manager A and applied to an internal transfer with manager B. Manager B opted for an outside hire so I got the same job outside. We ended up connecting on LinkedIn and it was a sore spot for me because they guy went to a lower tier school than mine, doesn’t have a master’s, and hasn’t quite worked at the same calibre of past employers as mine.
I put in my 4-week notice and now the person who ended up getting the job reached out to me and said, “Manager B gave me your name because he says you’re the go-to person for this in our organisation. Really appreciate it if you could give me a few pointers with my projects.”
I mean, I’m trying really hard not to be salty here. And it’s not the guy’s fault he got the job he didn’t know I wanted. I will help him if I can when I’m still here but WTF manager B?
Let me get this straight. You turned me down for a job knowing I am the go-to person in the organisation, hired someone whom you know doesn’t have the same expertise, and now you expect me to give him pointers?
Does any of this sound fair to you? Geez. Talking taking people for granted. I feel both validated and disrespected at the same time.