Dealing with a t**t during your notice period
Discussion
I recently posted on here about a new job offer and how the cost of the commute made it difficult to accept. The company in question raised their offer and threw in some additional perks, so I accepted! I'm now working out my 3 month notice period (annoyingly I couldn't be given gardening leave because they have nobody to do my job!).
I'm keen to leave on a good note because I genuinely loved working with my boss and our wider team. Unfortunately my boss' boss (our CCO) is a small, toxic pr*ck that I simply cannot abide by.
I've just been on a call with him where he tried to give me an ear bashing about something outside of my control and I was very close to telling him to do one. He knows that I'm leaving, so I'm struggling to comprehend why he thinks I would give a flying f**k about trying to fix this problem now (nobody else in our company has wanted to fix it despite me sounding the alarm about it 2 years ago).
I don't want him to tarnish my reputation at this company but equally I've got no incentive to help him out, so I'm trying to work out the best strategy for the next few months.
What would you do? Do I just ignore him and start missing the meetings he might be in? Do I actively sabotage things (he's under a lot of pressure and I'd love to see him fail)? Or do I take the moral high ground, nod, make reassuring noises, and then just delay actually doing anything until I leave?
This is really just a vent but creative solutions to make me laugh would be much appreciated (Note that I cannot hammer frozen sausages into his lawn because he lives in Asia)
I'm keen to leave on a good note because I genuinely loved working with my boss and our wider team. Unfortunately my boss' boss (our CCO) is a small, toxic pr*ck that I simply cannot abide by.
I've just been on a call with him where he tried to give me an ear bashing about something outside of my control and I was very close to telling him to do one. He knows that I'm leaving, so I'm struggling to comprehend why he thinks I would give a flying f**k about trying to fix this problem now (nobody else in our company has wanted to fix it despite me sounding the alarm about it 2 years ago).
I don't want him to tarnish my reputation at this company but equally I've got no incentive to help him out, so I'm trying to work out the best strategy for the next few months.
What would you do? Do I just ignore him and start missing the meetings he might be in? Do I actively sabotage things (he's under a lot of pressure and I'd love to see him fail)? Or do I take the moral high ground, nod, make reassuring noises, and then just delay actually doing anything until I leave?
This is really just a vent but creative solutions to make me laugh would be much appreciated (Note that I cannot hammer frozen sausages into his lawn because he lives in Asia)
Smile, wave and avoid dealing with him as much as possible. I wouldn't go as far as trying to actively sabotage, just keep your head down as much as possible, avoid meetings, don't respond to emails etc.
Basically act like you've got a new job to go to and you don't give a f
k about his petty problems....oh wait...
Basically act like you've got a new job to go to and you don't give a f
k about his petty problems....oh wait...JoshSm said:
This would be the proper solution. If only to help out the next person on the receiving end.
Works even better if other people have a complaint too but havent felt able to raise - safety in numbers.
It possibly would be (he recently complained about a disabled woman in our company "walking too slowly") but to be honest, he's just a slightly venomous loser and I'd be amazed if he's here in 12 months anyway (he's already being pushed to the side).Works even better if other people have a complaint too but havent felt able to raise - safety in numbers.
natterjak said:
Remain pleasant and avoid any open display of dissent. Agree to whatever is asked. Offer additional help to him if you see the chance.
Give encouraging updates if chased. Do none of it before leaving.
That's kind of where I'm at but I do enjoy the fantasy of doing something stupid. I'm currently writing a pointless plan for solving his problem. I warned my boss that none of it would really be possible to which my boss responded, "Don't worry, he doesn't know this, but I'll be retiring before it gets discovered anyway" ...at which we both laughed.Give encouraging updates if chased. Do none of it before leaving.
Remain completely professional but do the minimum required of you. If he tries to blame you for stuff you're not responsible for then politely tell them where they are wrong, and only help where specifically asked. Don't go the extra mile.
Just be happy that you have a new job. It will be one of the best decisions you've made. I've never regreted leaving a job. What ever was causing you issues just ceases to be your problem the day you finally leave. It's like a weight has been lifted and you have a new beginning. Like getting out if a toxic relationship and starting fresh.
Just be happy that you have a new job. It will be one of the best decisions you've made. I've never regreted leaving a job. What ever was causing you issues just ceases to be your problem the day you finally leave. It's like a weight has been lifted and you have a new beginning. Like getting out if a toxic relationship and starting fresh.
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