We were on a conference call to decide what to do next. I told her to pick an offer and join that company. She said, current one is going to match it up; here I'm recognized/appreciated for my work, people know me in the company. And then he said, do what you like.
I knew what lies next.
Yes, context is important so bear with me.
Next year the Job search started and this time it was clear that she will leave current company, no matter what.
After 3 months of notice period and salary negotiation drama, it was finally the day to say bye.
A Day HIGH ON EMOTIONS
People are too emotionally involved with first 2-3 companies of their Career to reject any good offer just to be in the company for the people.
Moving on...
That company has policy of FNF settlement after 3 months of exit.
3 months gone and she mails her HR asking about the FNF, response is it can't be processed due to some issues, speak to CTO.
She got in touch with CTO and he asks her to personally visit him.
CTO tells her that she has revealed certain CONFIDENTIAL information to their client. Company is SHUTTING down due to this.
That's why her FNF is held up. She denied accusations but he was not ready to listen. He didn't want to argue.
Now what's the solution?
CTO asks for written apology because Mistakes happen.
And did I hear company is Shutting Down?
Oh so apology letter will solve all the issues? I wish businesses could work that way.
Alright, she denied apologizing for something which she never did.
Now email-game started where CTO mentioned all points for which she must apologize. She said if dues are not cleared then she will have to take legal action.
I will put an extract of astonishingly funny response from a CTO.
"Or else we will have to write all these in your experience letter, then you won't be able to use that letter anywhere in future, do you need that letter - which is absolutely correct and we have all rights to add remark (whether positive or negative) in it ... "
Is that called THREAT?
Now a legal notice was sent on a regional party's letter head, emails stopped.
No response.
CTO receives call from Union Office. He tells them there is no matter at all, she only has to submit an apology. Person on the other side says she won't since she has not done anything. They agree that it is not a problem and her FNF will be processed without any issue. In next 10 minutes, she receives an email to collect her dues.
The point I'm trying to understand, this whole scene was to satisfy self ego just because he told everyone that he is going to make her cry before she gets her letter?
Or if he really believed that she did some damage to the company?
Even in that case, why not give a fair chance to put across / explain another side of story. Isn't that the responsibility you carry on your shoulder with higher role in a company? How suddenly an Employee of the Year or Star Employee becomes traitor?
Did you read Loyalty Redefined - Kahaani I?
Most of the Employee exploitation happens due to lack of guidance. Absence of Unionization in white collar jobs makes it even more difficult for an Employee to stand for self. Though I don't support Unionization as is, but it gives a platform to Employee to fight for their rights.
If such is your story or someone you know, do share. If you need any guidance on related topics, don't hesitate to contact me.
It's you, who have to be courageous and fight for self.
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