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It seems like long time ago but I was in similar situation. I worked for a startup where I had lots of responsibilities. In the same time I had no control, I co
by ramtatatam 6y ago
It seems like long time ago but I was in similar situation. I worked for a startup where I had lots of responsibilities. In the same time I had no control, I could not hire more people, I could not change the product road-map, I could not relax some silly requirements (requirements that users don't ask but management wants to see just because it looks cool).
I was in worse situation than you, when I wanted to quit I was threatened that I will be sued. I would have panic attacks at night, like constant flow of thoughts that would just continue no matter what I tried. Some nights I had weird feeling in my chest, like heart wanted to jump out (or stop).
To leave such toxic environment was healing experience. From the perspective of time I think I should have just left when I felt it's the right time and let them sue me..
Well, I hope you will find the right solution to your situation.
- deanmoriarty 6y agoGlad you are feeling better. Out of curiosity, what would be the reason for an employer suing you, assuming you behave with integrity? Did you sign a paper saying you were going to stay N years or deliver X, Y and Z? Never heard of that before.
- ramtatatam 6y agoIt was boiling down to badly written contract. It was saying I'd stay with them for X years with Y months notice period if I wanted to leave. When I consulted this with lawyer she said it could be understood as Y months notice period from the time I'd give it (within X years period) - or Y months notice period but not before X years period was over. I learned very important lesson, to always consult documents with lawyer before signing them, even when they look OK at first glance and when you deal with people who you think you know.