Intimidated Into Resignation
I (m25) attended a work conference out of state not too long ago. While I was there a state director from another region had too much to drink and tried to fight me outside the bar. He got in my face, called me a kid, threatened to beat my ass, and pushed me. I remained calm and the situation didn’t escalate. Thankfully another state director was there to pull him away so we could get in our Uber and leave.
After I returned home the director of my agency found out and launched an investigation. HR interviewed everyone that was present during the situation. Everyone supported me and said I did nothing wrong.
Two weeks go by and i haven’t heard anything about the investigation. I tried asking about it but was told it’s still ongoing. The next day I got pulled out of a meeting and brought to a conference room where I was told I can either resign or be terminated. The bureau chief and head of HR told me if I choose to be terminated I’ll never work in this field again. The bureau chief even doubled down and said it’s such a small field everyone will know about this.
When I asked why I was being let go they said I asked a snide question during a meeting that took place two days prior. I asked about the incident that took place at the conference and if that had anything to do with it and they refused to say.
I was scared that I’d never be able to work in a field I absolutely love so I signed the resignation letter. Now when I reach out to other agencies or former connections I’m not even getting a response.
I got in touch with an attorney and he told me seek out another opinion which is what I’m doing. I’m just stressed and tired. After that call I’m just not sure anyone will take it.
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