For context, I made a transfer to a satellite office 2.5 hours away from my company’s main office to not only explore a new opportunity but to get the hell away from my old boss. He plays favorites, makes me re-do work over and over despite making his requested changes (I was a copywriter), and basically made me feel alienated from the rest of the team. When this new position opened up I went after it and got it. Happily ever after, right? Nope! Old boss has been contacting my new boss about how I “struggled”, can’t be trusted to give optimal work, etc. I was never put on a PIP, all other departments liked my work, but this guy will just not give up on making my life hell. I want to quit but I signed a relocation agreement. How people get into leadership roles I will never know.