My old job is still asking me to do tasks after my last day, and it turns out I was important.
A few years ago, I joined a medium-sized company to start and oversee an important project. The salary was average, and the benefits were reasonable, but the senior managers acted as if they were doing us a great favor just by being there. I stayed there for a good while, constantly under scrutiny, with no appreciation whatsoever, no promotions, and no opportunities for professional development.
Not long ago, I got a new job that offered a much better salary and benefits, and a healthier work environment. I gave them early notice before leaving, a full month’s notice, just out of courtesy, knowing they wouldn’t fire me immediately. I made sure to leave behind complete and very detailed documentation. Despite the constant monitoring, it became clear that no one was interested in understanding exactly what I was doing or the procedures I was following. Messages on my personal email, all questions, started appearing about a week after I left.
Author: Kayitsi.com
