saaskiNov 19, 2022

Is there a server or community for people who have experienced #workplacetrauma? 6 months ago, I finally left my shitty retail management job, an abusive work environment I stayed in for 5 years. I'm sure everyone I know IRL is tired of hearing about it, but I don't have a therapist and don't know how to work through all these experiences that still hurt. I worry about my friends that still work there, too.

Talking and commiserating with others who have been through bad job experiences is cathartic and helpful to me. I can never get enough of "tales from retail", "malicious compliance", and "fuck you I quit" stories, so if anyone would like to share theirs with me, please do!

Show threadBluemoonjulesNov 19, 2022

@saaski
Everything from not going back after a week to working my redundancy notice period after 17 years.

In the latter case I spent the last few weeks finding things to chuck away knowing someone else would miss them, I took home most of my stationery drawer.

Had to give up a company car after another redundancy - cried & swore all the way at the guy who had to take me home.

I still find myself thinking about some of the nastier aspects, but it's best just to move on.

Show threadsaaski

@Bluemoonjules @Bluemoonjules I'm a stationery addict, so I'm really happy to hear that you took your drawer 😄 It sucks that you had to give up the car, but I hope life and work has been better to you since then.

I struggle with the memories that come back and I'm not sure how to move on, but you're right, and it's nice to be reminded I'm not alone. Thank you ☺️

Nov 19, 2022 at 10:14amWeb
Show threadBluemoonjulesNov 19, 2022
@saaski I know, it is hard but best for your own peace of mind. The only thing I think you can take from it is what you don't want in a job next time, and maybe join a union!
Show threadsaaskiNov 20, 2022
@Bluemoonjules @Bluemoonjules Thank you for all the kind words ☺️ Healing is a slow process, but I'm much happier at my new job, and it's unionized! 😄