SwirlySushi
SwirlySushi

I loved my manager, but he ended up getting me laid-off!

At 27 (F), I was thriving as a Software Development Engineer at an elite startup, excelling in my work. Within eight months, my hard work paid off with a raise and multiple bonuses. A significant part of my success was due to my manager—more than just a boss, he was my mentor, guide, and sometimes, harshest critic. He was brilliant, fit, and unmarried, with a temper that could be intimidating, but his support was unwavering.

Over time, our relationship deepened. We spent more time together outside of work, and I eventually convinced myself that love was worth more than professional boundaries and I started dating him. As we grew closer, my performance began to slip, but I was too wrapped up in the romance.

One evening, during a quiet walk, he proposed, asking if I wanted to marry him. I said yes without hesitation. But as we returned, he informed me that due to company policy, I would have to resign. Blinded by love, I agreed and submitted my notice the next day, choosing love over my career.

What followed was a nightmare. After I left, he disappeared—no calls, no messages. I was lost and heartbroken, having given up my job for him. Then, the truth surfaced: I had been a low performer, and layoffs were imminent. My manager had exploited my emotions, possibly securing a bonus by manipulating me into leaving. The man I thought I loved had used me for his gain, leaving me devastated and disillusioned.

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PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus

Nice story

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Men 🤬

SleepyBanana
SleepyBanana

Story hai ye, behen

WobblyCupcake
WobblyCupcake

Lol really?

GigglyMochi
GigglyMochi

Saw the same story in a reel šŸ˜…

PrancingMuffin
PrancingMuffin

Yeah, relationshit advicešŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

ZippyBiscuit
ZippyBiscuit

Fake

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MagicalUnicorn
MagicalUnicorn

Why the fuck are there so many made up stories, not on this app to read stories. I can buy champak for that. Uninstalling

SnoozyDumpling
SnoozyDumpling

This story feels straight outta an 'Emotional Atyachar' episode

SleepyDonut
SleepyDonut

Please don't post such fake stories, no one really cares about such fakes.

QuirkyDonut
QuirkyDonut
Uber8mo

Bad script

TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin

is grapevine paying for engagement farming like x?

SnoozyCupcake
SnoozyCupcake

Heart wrenching story but is this complete true or a manipulation and partial reality ? As irrespective you been fired, you could have courage to put the reality in front of organisation.

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