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Questionable professional conduct from my current employer

Lisa

I have recently handed my resignation in to my current employer, as I have accepted a position within another company that is a direct competitor of my current organisation.

I am working my full contracted notice period and I have not disclosed the details of my new employment to my colleagues.

A direct colleague of mine attended a training session last night with my current employer and they have told me that this morning, that my name was bought up in conversation by the trainer, who compared me to mud. (I assume because I am joining the competitor company)

This comment has shocked and upset me, as I have been employed with my current organisation for approx., six years. I have grown within the organisation and always given 100% commitment.

I am now questioning what do next, do I simply ignore this comment and move on, or should this be addressed at a higher level?

I would appreciate any feedback or advice?

Kindest regards

Lisa

  • Hi Lisa

    All you could really do at this point in IMO is to raise a grievance with your current employer, just to make a point that they can't get away with it!

    Take it as a good thing you're moving on and start a better role!
  • I agree with Sam. I would definitely raise a grievance. The trainer's behaviour is unprofessional and needs to be addressed.

    You can then move on with your head held high and make the most of your new opportunity.

    Congratulations on the new job.
  • Hi Lisa

    I have been in a similar position myself with a previous employer, excellent feedback throughout my employment, never had any issues. Once I handed my notice in, my manager, of all people, slated me to colleagues, and made me feel very uncomfortable to the point I could not complete my full notice period as it was too toxic for me to stay the full duration.

    It can be difficult, but I would suggest that you do not react, keep your head held high with your dignity in tact. You have secured new employment elsewhere, and other peoples opinions are just that, and are more a reflection of themselves.
  • in reply to Sam
    Thank you Sam,
    Yes, its interesting how someone's true colours eventually show themselves!
  • in reply to Deborah
    Thank you Deborah,
    I agree with you, I will address this professionally and move on with my integrity intact!
  • in reply to Stephanie
    Hi Stephanie,
    Sorry to hear about your awful experience, it is such a shame that, at the end of employment you are faced with such hostility.
    You are right, I will maintain professionalism and work the duration of my notice period with professional integrity.
  • Hi Lisa, welcome to the communities. Some good advice here. I would also adopt the professional attitude and hold your head high. Besides, do you really want to reduce yourself to their level? Strikes me it's a cowardly attitude to speak about a colleague in derogatory terms and behind their back, you're worth more than that! Mind you, it's not altogether unusual for people to suddenly turn once a resignation has been made. A line manager at a previous job caused merry hell for anyone who dared to leave since they seemed to take it personally. Good luck with your new role, I hope the move is a good one for your career.
  • At the moment you don't have questionable activity by your employer (yet!). You have a lone trainer shouting his mouth off about something he knows very little about, he may have a long term view of you (not everyone likes everyone) or he may well be reacting to your resignation and feel you are letting down the team (people do take the funniest attitudes).

    You also only have this information second hand and it of course has been filtered intentionally or unintentionally by your colleague who has passed it on.

    For those and the other reasons mentioned by colleagues (and frankly life is too short) I would let it go. Turn the other cheek and get on with working your notice. Your legacy will be secured (or not) by the service and relationships you have built over the time you have been there not by any actions now.
  • in reply to Clare
    Thank you Clare,
    The comment really caught off me off guard, as up until now I have always enjoyed a very good relationship with this person and it’s a shame that, as you say - my decision to move on has been taken so personally, what happened to supporting people who are climbing the professional ladder (or perhaps I am naïve) either way I won’t let it affect me anymore and rise above the immaturity of it all.
  • in reply to Keith
    Thank you Keith,
    It is definitely the latter and this person obviously feels that I am "letting the team down" which is a great shame, however his comments are short term and my carer progression will be what defines my future and my personal happiness.
    You are right in that I have already secured my legacy and I should not let this final blip, tarnish the last six years of my career.
    Thank you again for the clarity!