Update: IT Director Quits Arrogant CEO, Reduces His Notice Period After Unprofessional Response

Brad Dickson • Managing Editor

Aug 25, 2022 2:00 PM EDT

This IT Director found a better position and gave his notice which he then shortened due to the CEO's poor attitude. After she told him that he was "not being helpful" when he was doing his best (and then some) to contribute to a successful handover, he decided to live up to her words.

These are the types of "leaders" who will gladly tell you that "It's just business" when they're laying you off or refusing you a raise. Yet, when you find a better opportunity and give notice, they take it personally, acting as if you've betrayed them. Suddenly, "It's just business" isn't valid, and the employer wonders why all these employees end up "Turning against them," utterly blind to the fact that they are the common denominator.

Reddit user u/YesImStillanAtheist posted his story to Reddit's r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit with the title "IT Director 'Not being helpful?' Time for malicious compliance." He then returned later to give an update to expectant readers.

Readers enjoyed the story, expressing their appreciation for their approach and requesting future updates as well.

"Congrats on walking the tightrope of screwing your previous company but not screwing your coworkers," said user DJ_Level_3. "That's a hard one! Hope you and the people you helped become successful and happy!"

"Thank you! A tightrope indeed," replied the original poster. "I did the best I could to walk it, but IT was not the interim person's core skill set. We were still reviewing documentation right up to the last minute."

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