From termination to a new perspective: How a chance meeting during a holiday helped resolve a conflict with a former employer

A sharp inhale. A hint of panic behind rehearsed professionalism.

— May we ask why?

— Because, — I answered, — I’m exploring opportunities where my work won’t be treated as an afterthought.

The Board said nothing. But the truth had landed. We ended the call politely. But I knew what came next. Chaos. Blame shifting. Political scrambling.

I placed my phone continue reading …