So today we all had meetings with our boss. I found out he's fining me over $1000, which means I'm only getting paid a measly amount for January, which was three weeks of working my tail off! It makes me angry, but I kind of expected he would be a jerk about it. My quitting insulted his feeling of power, so there was bound to be repurcussions. I asked very politely if he could possibly lower the fee, since I gave him over 2 months notice, and I've been very careful not to slander his or the company's name at school. No deal. (Which means, consequently, it's open season on Slander. Although I'll need to check the legal policy on actually naming the company and devil-like individual involved).
I was fine, I was going to just sign the paperwork and call it good riddance. However, J. is emotionally manipulative, and he knew my weak spot. He called me irresponsible and said I was abandoning my students and that I didn't care about Fu-Hsing. That, of course, made me burst into tears I was so furious. URRRRGH! (Still angry.) Of course, at that point, all I could do was sign and walk out. Later, I realized I probably should have taken that opportunity to really tell him off, and make it clear that I think he is an absolutely corrupt, power hungry, weak little man, and that most of us are more qualified than he. If the devil had a face it would look like J. Strong words, I know, but he is truly evil.
So tonight, in between boughts of packing, I am writing my scathing letter about everything that J. has done to screw us over, manipulate and hurt us. I really think it may be what's needed to convince Fu-Hsing to change companies. Still, part of me wishes I could have just yelled at him. Ah, the pen is mightier than the sword, especially if you're like me and can't defend yourself in an argument.
Oh, and Kathleen left for South Korea. She mentioned that it's the most blaize she's ever been about international travel. She's really excited about seeing Jill and So-Young. I wish I could go. Alas. India calls. I leave Saturday!
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Made it to Korea safely. I am comfortably settled in Jill's apartment while she's off to teach. I can't believe I'm finally on vacation! A few weeks to forget about (J) and (F) company. (J) had a meeting with me too. Mine was pretty humorous. He called me "combative." Why? He had the meeting scheduled for 5pm and I send a very polite email saying I couldn't come then and is there any way he could tell me via email or phone (or move the meeting, which he did). Yep, called me in for a five minute one on one meeting because I wasn't willing to change my "appointment" (flight) to go to his last minute meeting. It's all about the power.
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