The company I was working for was struggling, got bought out in an effort to save it, and I signed a contract with the new company.
2 weeks prior to the new contract/company purchase I finally reached my wits end with the toxic workplace. Issues I had included over $8,000 in over time not getting paid to me, sexist behaviour, gossiping, unfair treatment, lack of support to succeed, boundary crossing, unexplained expectations, disorganisation, etc.
The place has done an absolute number to me mentally over the past couple years and prior to the sell I began to learn that even though I was made to feel that I was being sensitive every time I spoke up, everyone below upper management had the same issues.
I finally felt validated and it angered me.
I told my boss off and walked out mid project. I haven’t spoken to anyone at the company since and honestly feel like I should have done this a year ago.
I’ve spent the past couple weeks oscillating between feeling proud of myself for standing up for me, but also guilty for doing the “wrong” thing by not giving proper notice prior to leaving/feeling bad for my (now ex) boss as he was losing the company he tried to create.
The hi fives I’ve received from friends, my doctor, and even therapist over the situation have helped me come to terms with my actions.
In an effort to do the right thing by the new company and the clients that have treated me well I agreed to continue with my new contract when it starts. I want to at least wrap things up and promote a smooth transition.
With this of course will come the awkward moment of having to return to the office and some of the people I worked with previously.
I was hoping we could all just be mature about the situation and just work, but the person that in my eyes was the main issue just got promoted to being my manager. I feel a bit defeated and am not looking forward to it. I now look at my job as nothing but a paycheck to get my by.