Techie was bypassed for promotion by his manager and given poor ratings to boot. However, he had his last laugh. Taking to the subreddit Indian Workplace, he shared how he got even. He shared that for over five years, he worked in the same project but handled different roles and collaborated with multiple teams. His only promotions were automatic ones tied to the completion of certain years of service, and those too stopped after a point.
Being the eldest son in a large family, his personal responsibilities also held him back from switching jobs. With his grandmother’s health, the construction of a new home, and the advancing age of his uncles, relocating for work opportunities was not feasible, even though he had received offers. Stability near his hometown was essential, so he stayed despite the stagnation.
Taking Control Before the Next Blow
Having already experienced being undermined by previous managers, he suspected that his current manager would once again deny him fair recognition. Rather than waiting to be blindsided, he reached out directly to the client-side manager and presented alternative options she could rely on if he left the project.
By February, he formally requested to be released from his assignment. His employer began the search for a replacement, which proved difficult. After three failed attempts, they finally brought in a candidate with twice his experience and two pay grades above him. Even then, the replacement only possessed a fraction of his skills. The IT professional trained this person for six weeks before officially transitioning out of the project in June.
A Fresh Start with Better Support
Although his new role pays less than he hoped, he finds himself in a healthier work environment. He works fully remote, guided by a trustworthy manager who values results over monitoring logins. He also has the support of an enthusiastic junior teammate, which makes the work atmosphere more positive.
At the same time, he did not forget his colleagues from the old project. He began mentoring them, helping refine their résumés and encouraging them to pursue better opportunities. His efforts soon bore fruit.
The Ripple Effect and Its Aftermath
Within two weeks of his departure, the solutions architect from his previous team resigned, landing a new role with a 70% salary increase, a sizeable joining bonus, and the perk of working closer to home. Two other architects, who had just returned from overseas assignments, also left after securing an 85% hike and another onsite opportunity. Yet another teammate is waiting until the festive season ends before putting in his papers.
The exodus has left his former manager frustrated, lashing out at team leads during meetings. Ironically, this same manager had once sought overseas opportunities for her close associate, highlighting the hypocrisy in her actions. For the sidelined professional, this chain of events brought a sense of poetic justice—his quiet triumph over unfair treatment.
"Sweet revenge," he mused.
Being the eldest son in a large family, his personal responsibilities also held him back from switching jobs. With his grandmother’s health, the construction of a new home, and the advancing age of his uncles, relocating for work opportunities was not feasible, even though he had received offers. Stability near his hometown was essential, so he stayed despite the stagnation.
Taking Control Before the Next Blow
Having already experienced being undermined by previous managers, he suspected that his current manager would once again deny him fair recognition. Rather than waiting to be blindsided, he reached out directly to the client-side manager and presented alternative options she could rely on if he left the project.
By February, he formally requested to be released from his assignment. His employer began the search for a replacement, which proved difficult. After three failed attempts, they finally brought in a candidate with twice his experience and two pay grades above him. Even then, the replacement only possessed a fraction of his skills. The IT professional trained this person for six weeks before officially transitioning out of the project in June.
A Fresh Start with Better Support
Although his new role pays less than he hoped, he finds himself in a healthier work environment. He works fully remote, guided by a trustworthy manager who values results over monitoring logins. He also has the support of an enthusiastic junior teammate, which makes the work atmosphere more positive.
At the same time, he did not forget his colleagues from the old project. He began mentoring them, helping refine their résumés and encouraging them to pursue better opportunities. His efforts soon bore fruit.
The Ripple Effect and Its Aftermath
Within two weeks of his departure, the solutions architect from his previous team resigned, landing a new role with a 70% salary increase, a sizeable joining bonus, and the perk of working closer to home. Two other architects, who had just returned from overseas assignments, also left after securing an 85% hike and another onsite opportunity. Yet another teammate is waiting until the festive season ends before putting in his papers.
The exodus has left his former manager frustrated, lashing out at team leads during meetings. Ironically, this same manager had once sought overseas opportunities for her close associate, highlighting the hypocrisy in her actions. For the sidelined professional, this chain of events brought a sense of poetic justice—his quiet triumph over unfair treatment.
"Sweet revenge," he mused.
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