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I’m not doing too well at the moment. I just found out that they brought my replacement in today.

So far, I haven’t interacted with her. They seated her next to the other person on my team (who has become a friend to me, and who knows everything that’s going on. And who has had her own problems in this workplace, and is looking for another job after being here two months.)

The thing is, the new lady doesn’t know what it’s really like to work for this sociopathic company. She’s moving 500 miles to take this job!

My teammate and I wish we could warn her, but we’re both afraid we’ll get in some kind of trouble if we do.

This sucks. This really, really sucks.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Very sorry you aren't doing well right now.

I can understand wanting to warn the new person about the job, but I think it's wise to say nothing. Don't know what it's like to work for your company, of course, but it's always possible the lady they hired will have a different experience or different feelings about it from you and your co-worker.

Really hope things turn around for you soon, my friend. *Hugs*
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't know that your job wasn't going well. I agree, that does suck. I would also feel like warning the new person, but I would also worry about getting a bad reference, like you said. I'm sure she'll find out in time, and hopefully she'll be able to get something better.

I hope your next job goes better. It sounds like the next company you work for almost has to be better.
SW-User
I’m so sorry to hear your going through this but on this occasion it may be wise to keep quiet. What they are doing is not fair at all but you might be better just going along with it all and leaving them to it. Who knows the new lady may turn out to not be as good as they anticipate.
Fernie · F
I would not dump all of that on her just as she's starting a new job. There's no upside to telling her...it'll be the experience of one or a few. She might have a different experience...please, let her have it
SmartKat · 56-60, F
@Fernie I feel bad for her, but I’m keeping quiet. Self-preservation.
jim44444 · 70-79, M
I suggest not saying anything to her unless she asks. Then only give her the facts and let her form her own opinion.
Good luck on the job search.
ninjavu · 51-55, M
Warning her will likely be a losing proposition all around, and sound like sour grapes. Best not to, but I guess you're gone from there now anyway. Good luck!
firefall · 61-69, M
if you're being replaced, is there much more then can do to put you in trouble?
SmartKat · 56-60, F
@firefall I think if I say or do the wrong thing now, they could make me leave before my two-weeks’ notice is up. And then I’d sacrifice any pay for that time; and they’d probably give a terrible reference.
firefall · 61-69, M
@SmartKat yeah thats an unacceptable risk. They really are giant dicks, I gather
Got to look out for # 1-yourself and do whatever you need to. Good luck!
anathemaJack · 46-50, M
SW-User
Why is the company doing this ? Are they paying her less to do your job, do you know ? 🙁
SmartKat · 56-60, F
@bijouxbroussard That would not surprise me. I was told that, although I’m good at writing and editing, my IT knowledge leaves something to be desired. (Although I was not hired to do IT work.)
@SmartKat I’m sorry. It’s seems like covering a class to update you would be more cost effective than money spent to train [b]her[/b] on everything else. So I’d be willing to bet she’s probably lower salary, fewer or no benefits. 😠

 
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