SafariShane needs to turn around and hack back in to the system in a week and show that the new company's security measures weren't that great.;-) This will ingratiate himself with the CEO and get the new company kicked out.
SafariShane needs to turn around and hack back in to the system in a week and show that the new company's security measures weren't that great.;-) This will ingratiate himself with the CEO and get the new company kicked out.
Shane, this sounds like a truly rotten experience. And some of the advice you have gotten here is pretty crappy too.
Before you consider taking revenge, do you think there is anyone in management or H.R. to whom you could have a conversation? The idea that management had had a sudden, abrupt reversal in their confidence in your ability and trustworthiness must be a disturbing one. Perhaps there is someone to whom you can turn to for some reassurance.
"I thought I was doing a good job. I did get a 12.5% merit increase in pay. But the secrecy around how my employment was terminated is disturbing. Is there something in the security report that will cause the firm to give future employers a less than enthusiastic endorsement of my skills? I'd like to know this."
You don't absolutely know the outside consultant's slagged your performance or trustworthiness. And, if I read your account correctly, you don't know that your former employers turned around and hired the consulting firm to replace you.
Most companies will not report to companies asking for a reference what is not substantiatable - it makes them too vulnerable to court suits. If you are truly worried, perhaps there is someone with a company that could help you - ask them to call for a reference on you, including asking why you left your former company.
Promptness is its own reward, if one lives by the clock instead of the sword.
What's good for the goose is good for the gander.. (Score:5, Funny)
Problem solved.
Re:What's good for the goose is good for the gande (Score:4, Insightful)
Shane, this sounds like a truly rotten experience. And some of the advice you have gotten here is pretty crappy too.
Before you consider taking revenge, do you think there is anyone in management or H.R. to whom you could have a conversation? The idea that management had had a sudden, abrupt reversal in their confidence in your ability and trustworthiness must be a disturbing one. Perhaps there is someone to whom you can turn to for some reassurance.
"I thought I was doing a good job. I did get a 12.5% merit increase in pay. But the secrecy around how my employment was terminated is disturbing. Is there something in the security report that will cause the firm to give future employers a less than enthusiastic endorsement of my skills? I'd like to know this."
You don't absolutely know the outside consultant's slagged your performance or trustworthiness. And, if I read your account correctly, you don't know that your former employers turned around and hired the consulting firm to replace you.
Good luck.
Re:What's good for the goose is good for the gande (Score:1)