my dear The bright side,
I (43F) have worked in the marketing team for 13 years.
The company recently decided to expand the team with some “youthful perspective.” They hired a 23-year-old recent graduate named Lana, who has… Zero experience.
My boss asked me to work An extra hour every day – Unpaid – To train her. When I asked him for how long he said: “As long as it takes her to learn our process.”
I declined, explaining that I was already overburdened and couldn’t stay late tutoring a new employee without compensation. He replied: “Where is your team spirit? Once you are ready, it will help you with the workload. This suits you!”
I just smiled and said: “Thank you.” What no one knew was that I was secretly applying for other jobs.
The next day, they all froze when they arrived at the office in the morning and found out I moved my belongings to another office, and placed Lana’s on my tray.
My boss asked me what was going on, and I said: “Since you hired Lana to handle some of my workload, I’m happy to give it all to her. I’m leaving.” Then I handed in my two weeks notice.
I found a new job that respects my time, and I refuse to stay at a place that expects me to give my time and effort for free.
HR called me trying to convince me to stay. They said They value their senior employees And I am one of their most valuable assets.
Now I can’t help but wonder: Did I act too quickly? I have been with this company for 13 years, and… I don’t want to make a decision that I will regret.
Am I wrong to leave?
for you,
Norma
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