Quit, Then Became Their Client
Language: en
My former boss called me, and before I could even speak, he tore into me: "What time is it and you're still not here? If this project falls through, can you take responsibility? Get over here right now!" My former boss spoke as if it were perfectly natural, like I was still some disposable workhorse he could summon at will. Before I could say anything, he hung up. Then HR called: "Why aren't you here yet? The boss is furious! You're usually so reliable! Even if you're upset about your year-end bonus, you can't just abandon your work!" I laughed and explained: "It's not that I won't work—I…