I just left my job of 15 years. The last 2 years I was abused so bad by my immediate supervisor ( who I actually trained). I developed Stockholm syndrome.
At my exit interview with my director-I just wanted to leave with my soul intact so I disclosed nothing. The last question was a very generic “do you have anything to add”? I don’t know what happened but I slowly unraveled 2 years worth of hidden torture, humiliation and punishment to her. She was silent and said “ why did you never say anything”? I told her I assumed you know. I thought you supported this.
She was blindsided. She had no idea.
Written up, mediation, mandated EAP, constant ridicule and micromanagement all under the radar.
Can I please have those 2 years back?
The good news is I went to a counselor. I sought help for myself. I healed, I escaped.
I start a new job in 2 weeks.
There is always hope.
Covid was a perfect breeding ground for horrible leadership.