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I am being laid off soon and I am happy about FINALLY leaving my workplace

I feel low-key guilty for being happy about being laid off. Everyone in my office is crying or super emotional about it, sharing pictures and messages on social media. But… I feel relieved and in a sense I couldn't care less. I am an immigrant worker and I was not treated right at this workplace for several years (not because of me being an immigrant worker, but because they're assholes). I started working here in my early 20s with tons of hope and illusions. I worked extra hard and poured my all into it. I had abusive bosses and it was common for me to be yelled at in front of everyone. I still haven't gotten over that abuse. Things are better now, but I was screwed over big time by this company. I was promised a promotion and a green card and I got neither. I also had very…


I feel low-key guilty for being happy about being laid off. Everyone in my office is crying or super emotional about it, sharing pictures and messages on social media. But… I feel relieved and in a sense I couldn't care less. I am an immigrant worker and I was not treated right at this workplace for several years (not because of me being an immigrant worker, but because they're assholes). I started working here in my early 20s with tons of hope and illusions. I worked extra hard and poured my all into it. I had abusive bosses and it was common for me to be yelled at in front of everyone. I still haven't gotten over that abuse. Things are better now, but I was screwed over big time by this company. I was promised a promotion and a green card and I got neither. I also had very toxic coworkers who looked for ways to sabotage me anytime. Anyways, the thing is that my boss is crying and everyone is so emotional about it. I really wouldn't care less. I have been working here for so long because they promised me my green card and I have been dreaming for years to leave this place. I know it's horrible to feel this way because a job is a job, but I am happy to finally get proper rest and to be able to move on with my life.
By the way, if anyone is curious, my employer is written about a lot in the Star Tribune.

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