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Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 04:59 PM Jun 2019

Are you really f*cking kidding me - Part 3 - they behave very will indeed (don't want sued?)

Part 1 = Patriarchy 101
https://www.democraticunderground.com/113912803

Part 2 = Not happy and not playing their game anymore

https://www.democraticunderground.com/113912846

Part 3 = OK then, thanks for the get out and how polite are you?

I resigned. Last Friday. I was very clear in my face to face resignation that I could no longer stay in a place that was not willing to bring its machismo culture into the 21st Century when they had purchased a female centric business. Today we agreed terms. I will exit the business on Friday on 'gardening leave' with a no competition clause for the next three months. So basically they are paying for me to get the summer off. I am to have a leaving do with the company paying $1000 to get everyone rather squiffy (hurrah!).

I have already told my team I am happy to run a shadow government for the next couple of months until they get onto their feet without me, and I have demanded that some of my rather large salary goes to my second in command as she is going to have to deal with the fallout.

The really weird thing is now I am leaving, these men are actually listening to me.... it is like they are trying to suck my rather large brain dry of strategy and planning before I go. Didn't listen for the last 9 months... but now?!?! Heh.

Protection Strategy 101

3 DAYS TO FREEDOM

PS I am going to be so bored with 3 months off, I apologise in advance for the amount of posting I am about to do

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Are you really f*cking kidding me - Part 3 - they behave very will indeed (don't want sued?) (Original Post) Soph0571 Jun 2019 OP
Do I detect a note of relief...exhilaration?...now that you're exiting this dark tunnel? Karadeniz Jun 2019 #1
I felt rudderless for about a minute after my discussion today Soph0571 Jun 2019 #2
I'm so glad for you! I hope you do enjoy your time off--you might like it! So many things to do! catrose Jun 2019 #3

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
2. I felt rudderless for about a minute after my discussion today
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 05:14 PM
Jun 2019

Since I was sixteen I have never not had a job. But i am so excited about the next chapter. I am fortunate that I can afford principles. White, educated privilege is a blessing. I am mortgage free and have substantial investments. I did not have to put up with the nasty. I am blessed. Every woman should be so blessed to be able to walk away from such a toxic work environment.

catrose

(5,231 posts)
3. I'm so glad for you! I hope you do enjoy your time off--you might like it! So many things to do!
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 05:29 PM
Jun 2019

And thanks for slamming the mirror right up in their faces. I hope they listen to your other team members now.

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