Well, It’s Certainly Memorable, Part 2
I am the author of this story. About six months after I stop working with this person, I receive a call from one of the higher-ups of the company asking me to come back and work for them with a promotion and 30% raise. It’s a hard offer to pass up. I meet with my former district manager — [Former Boss]’s boss — for lunch to discuss how the transition would work.
District Manager: “So, it wouldn’t be the same thing you were doing before, but we can get you up to speed on the changes.”
Me: “That sounds great, and I’d like to come back as long as the support system is in place.”
District Manager: “Yes, we can get [Former Coworker] to help out.”
Me: *Incredulous* “[Former Coworker]?”
District Manager: “Yes, she was promoted to another location a couple of months ago.”
Me: “Is [Former Coworker #2] still around?”
District Manager: “What happened? How’s your relationship with [Former Coworker]?”
I pause. I think about deflecting. I think about lying. Then, I decide I don’t owe her anything.
Me: “Honestly, it’s terrible.”
District Manager: “What happened?”
Me: “Well, [Former Boss] hired and paid her to be my videographer when I got married. After jerking me around for a year and a half, she finally admitted to losing all my reception footage. I never even got an apology. So, if I have a choice, I’d prefer to work with [Former Coworker #2].”
District Manager: “Oh, my God. I knew she could be flaky, but that is unbelievable. Don’t worry; I’ll make sure you’re working with someone else.”
To be honest, I felt a little guilty about ratting her out to her big boss, even though I knew it wouldn’t lead to any repercussions for her. Maybe I am a vengeful person. But the triumph of being perfectly frank about her behavior was so, so sweet.
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