Questionable professional conduct from my current employer

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

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  • I had a similar thing, but was slung mud by someone who had resigned and felt it was ok to do this. I was unaware until the Store Manager told me because a number of colleagues had approached him about this and thought it was wrong! Some colleagues openly agreed with the nasty one and they all had their comeuppance, as the Store Manager told the one working her notice, not to return and complete it as she was not required. The others were each spoken to and told in no uncertain terms that he didn't expect this behaviour because he was well aware of how I had personally helped these employees in the past. Head held high.
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  • I had a similar thing, but was slung mud by someone who had resigned and felt it was ok to do this. I was unaware until the Store Manager told me because a number of colleagues had approached him about this and thought it was wrong! Some colleagues openly agreed with the nasty one and they all had their comeuppance, as the Store Manager told the one working her notice, not to return and complete it as she was not required. The others were each spoken to and told in no uncertain terms that he didn't expect this behaviour because he was well aware of how I had personally helped these employees in the past. Head held high.
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