Hi, all!
I used to work for a foodservice company called Compass Group. I was headhunted after graduating, and spent five years serving as a traveling manager and fill-in. I moved across states 4 times in as many years, and basically acted as Director for any account that had lost someone suddenly or needed guidance. The job was crazy stressful, but the money was great and for a time, I loved what I did.
Last year, a permanent position opened up in Nebraska, and I was pushed to apply for it. I did, and I got it. Signed a 5-year contracy, bought a house, and moved across the country again. Six months into my employment, my contract was terminated. No one would tell me what was going on for nearly 2 months. I only finally got answers by calling my old boss and begging, through tears, for him to give me some answers. He then berated me for 20 straight minutes, implying I was dumb not to know how unhappy the client was with me, and telling me if I thought I was doing a good job then I was being 'too generous with myself.' He told me not to bother them again, and hung up.
So I cried. Considered a few things. Sought out a new job (where I make about 2/3 of what I used to, but fo sososososososo SO much less stress) and am finally moving on with my life.
Then yesterday, saw I was getting a call from Tony (the aforementioned prick boss). Didn't feel like talking, so I let it go to voicemail.
Turns out the person they replaced me with quit. And the Assistant Director has no interest in taking on so much extra work for only 6k more a year. And I guess in the 4 months since they fired me, they've had no other luck. So this motherfucker actually has the balls to call me, as if nothing is wrong, and invite me to come back and resume my old position.
I'm debating even responding. Like on the one hand, it would be hilarious to demand like 100k a year, 3 days off a week, a guaranteed sign on bonus of 25k, the works. You know, REALLY enjoy the schadenfreud.
On the other hand? That fucker made me BEG. Him anf his shitty company are not worth my time. So it might be better to ghost them like they did me, since apparently that is the precedent of behavior they condone.
IDK. All I ccan say is Hah-fucking-hah, and Compass Group can inhale the entirety of my dong.