It is important to be firm about your rights at work. But there is a way to go about it and a way not to. Firm but pleasant, without too much insistence. Otherwise, you might find that your insistence sees you out of a job sooner than getting your intended result. You can debate whether or not this is for the best and whether you might not have wanted to work there anyway, but it depends entirely on your individual situation.
Chances are that, if you’re working somewhere that makes a big deal about these types of things, you’re probably more limited in your options and have less of a financial buffer for bridging the gap should you suddenly be out of work. Besides, in some small towns, and even in moderately sized cities that behave like them, word-of-mouth can reach ears before you even get in the door for an interview. People know people who know people, and a word in edgewise, no matter how petty, is always going to work against you getting that interview, no matter how good you look on paper. Even if you had a point in the first place, you’re far better off just biting your tongue, politely declining that exit interview that is ever-so-tempting, and moving on to the next gig.
See the employee’s continued update below that he shared after the meeting. Things didn’t quite turn out as expected.
Author: Kayitsi.com
