So, a year and four months ago I made a sob post about how I got myself into a horrible situation with a man at work. A man who was a liar and cheater. Four months later after upping my networking game and applying like crazy, I accepted an offer for a position that was much better than where I had been. I accepted that the company that continuously rewarded a man capable of lying and cheating was not a good place for me. I opened my eyes and saw how many of the other people at that company have a similar lack of integrity and that is why they love him. My last four months there were awful as he started a smear campaign, telling people how I had been horrible to him and damaged him (even though he was the one with a second girlfriend at least part of the time). I got to see him shower gifts to other women, have those women come to me and tell me how wonderful he is. It was unpleasant to say the least.
Well, I got my job offer. I turned in my 2 weeks notice and tied up all my loose ends at work. I walked out the door my last day and blocked every single person at that company from my phone and social media. I deleted that work experience from my LinkedIn and then blocked anyone from that company who kept viewing my profile.
A year ago I started my new role. I'm so much happier. I get so much more respect. I realize that the cheater was not the only issue at that job - the entire company was the issue. I have genuine colleagues now. I'm valued. I now know why the lying cheater is a manager at my old company - the entire place is corrupt. I was there for less than 3 years but only saw the corruption the last 6 months.
I have been on a few first dates, but no second dates. I cut men off quickly now. At the slightest sign of disrespect, I just leave or block them. I have actually not gone on a date in two months as I have cut them all off before even meeting them. I have no patience for their bs. I find myself happier spending an evening with my dogs watching a documentary than even talking to a man. I don't know if that is growth, or just a sign that I'm done with men...but I think I'm done with men.
But I have a better job, I have more money, and more professional respect. I refuse to ever be in a situation like the one I was in 1.5 years ago. Never Again.
I absolutely LOVE to hear updates like this! SLAY!!!! So happy for you, Queen!!
Power. MOVES!
Yess!! I'm so happy for you. Congratulations on all the good things, and especially your inner growth!
Get It.
I am thrilled to hear this!!
Thank you for the update. Here’s a crown for you: 👑 🩷