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Left Job. Boss came to my going away party to tell me they already hired my replacement.

Basically the title. I was at my job a long long time. I got sick and tired of not getting a raise or recognition despite putting in a significant amount of extra effort that directly helped grow the company and their bottom line. Decided I deserved better. Found it. Put in my 2 weeks notice. On my last day, we all went to a nearby bar. Boss stopped in just to tell me that he can't stay long because they already hired me replacement, and he has prep work to do. Yes, I know that they have to fill my position. I just thought it was incredibly shitty for him to walk in, tell me that, and leave immediately after that. I took it as basically telling me I'm replaceable. Because I am. We all are. Don't forget that and don't waste your energy and life for a place that…


Basically the title. I was at my job a long long time. I got sick and tired of not getting a raise or recognition despite putting in a significant amount of extra effort that directly helped grow the company and their bottom line. Decided I deserved better. Found it. Put in my 2 weeks notice. On my last day, we all went to a nearby bar. Boss stopped in just to tell me that he can't stay long because they already hired me replacement, and he has prep work to do.

Yes, I know that they have to fill my position. I just thought it was incredibly shitty for him to walk in, tell me that, and leave immediately after that. I took it as basically telling me I'm replaceable. Because I am. We all are. Don't forget that and don't waste your energy and life for a place that doesn't give a shit about you.

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