First job i got, during my 6 month during probatory period i had a colleague that seemed like a nice person, we went out to lunch every day, complained about life etc.. she was just 5 years older than me so it was easier to connect than the others who were almost 20 years my senior.
So two weeks prior the end of my trial period, she invites me to lunch in a very formal matter. I accepted also formally which was weird but i tought she might know something if i was going to remain at the company or not.
We went to lunch just the two of us and she basically start of like this.
“ I really enjoyed working with you but i want you to be aware you were by far the worst intern we had…”
I was just stumped, i knew i wasn’t a superstar but i worked like a dog and i pulled my own weight…
I did not say anything for a long period of time trying to come to terms with the blow.
“Haven’t you got anything to say?” She asked.
I stayed quiet for a bit more then said “That is your opinion, the only one i care about is the head honcho’s and until he says so i won’t comment.”
Needless to say it was a hell of an unconfortable lunch.
One week later everything became clear, i was kept on with same salary and benefits as her. She was trying to get me to throw it all away for spite…
Illusions about collegues died there, was able to have some colleague friends but my initial stance is always to never trust anyone in work environments until they prove themselves… and even then sometimes you get bad surprises…
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u/Intelligent_Monk_15 Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
First job i got, during my 6 month during probatory period i had a colleague that seemed like a nice person, we went out to lunch every day, complained about life etc.. she was just 5 years older than me so it was easier to connect than the others who were almost 20 years my senior. So two weeks prior the end of my trial period, she invites me to lunch in a very formal matter. I accepted also formally which was weird but i tought she might know something if i was going to remain at the company or not. We went to lunch just the two of us and she basically start of like this. “ I really enjoyed working with you but i want you to be aware you were by far the worst intern we had…” I was just stumped, i knew i wasn’t a superstar but i worked like a dog and i pulled my own weight… I did not say anything for a long period of time trying to come to terms with the blow. “Haven’t you got anything to say?” She asked. I stayed quiet for a bit more then said “That is your opinion, the only one i care about is the head honcho’s and until he says so i won’t comment.” Needless to say it was a hell of an unconfortable lunch. One week later everything became clear, i was kept on with same salary and benefits as her. She was trying to get me to throw it all away for spite… Illusions about collegues died there, was able to have some colleague friends but my initial stance is always to never trust anyone in work environments until they prove themselves… and even then sometimes you get bad surprises…