I quit my job a couple weeks ago because I absolutely hated it. I worked in administration for a school and the students were just awful and I felt like I was being micromanaged at every turn.
I decided to explore a different industry so I'm back into training. However, I had an issue getting my last check. Instead of direct deposit they mailed it and didn't tell me that's what they were doing. It got lost so I had to request a replacement.
Well. They failed to include a breakdown of the hours worked and my PTO balance and what was paid out. I knew I had PTO left over and I was counting on that extra money. So I requested they send me that documentation.
I just received it and I can't believe it. I thought I had about a days worth but turns out I had a FEW days worth of PTO so they sent an extra check that was $300. They were actually going to cheat me of that money had I never asked.
Lesson learned. It doesn't matter how chummy or on good terms you leave a job. If something is off, ASK ABOUT IT. And keep track of your PTO.
This may have cost me a reference because I could tell they did not like my questioning but so be it.