My story is about the unexpected office drama that placed my child’s bully’s parent right in my hands, allowing karma to work its magic. It all started with this person spreading vile lies about me to my colleagues. Little did she know, she had no idea what was coming for her!
Hi everyone, Diana here. Let me share how karma delivered revenge against the woman whose child tormented my baby boy. By the end of this, she lost her job. Here’s how it all played out.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
For some background, I had been living a pretty stressful life until, finally, a promotion came through last month. This wasn’t just a career boost. The accompanying pay raise was life-changing.
To top it off, my new office was much closer to home. I was now working on projects I was passionate about and getting more precious time with my family. It felt like a win-win on all fronts, and I couldn’t be happier!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
This newfound joy felt like waking up from a dream I had once longed for. I thanked my lucky stars daily. Then, just before my promotion was finalized, my company filled an open role at my new location. I wasn’t part of the hiring process.
To my shock, the new hire turned out to be the mother of my child’s bully, Tommy. My entire family had been deeply scarred by his bullying.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
And I’m not talking about a few parent-teacher meetings. Tommy’s bullying was so severe that we nearly lost our child. Drastic measures were necessary to protect our son.
We transferred our child and his siblings to different schools, sold our home, and relocated to the far side of the county. Some might think I’m exaggerating, but things were so dire we even involved the police!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Eventually, a restraining order was granted against Tommy. He began facing legal consequences for his horrific actions. Both children were still so young, yet the cruelty and suffering my son endured were heartbreaking.
My husband and I felt utterly helpless. We begged the school and Tommy’s parents to step in, but it eventually came down to us involving the authorities. After a prolonged and painful struggle, our family finally began to find peace.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
This new job symbolized a fresh start for us after all the nightmares we’d endured. My precious child was slowly healing, rediscovering his joy. As a family, we were in therapy, working towards recovery.
Then, my peace shattered when I found out that my company had hired Tommy’s mother, Janet. Worse still, I was to be her manager! On our first meeting, she went pale at the sight of me, mirroring my reaction!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Knowing everyone else on my team and having a great relationship with them, I struggled to handle having Janet around. I avoided face-to-face interactions, communicating only when necessary and strictly in writing.
Fed up with dodging her, I confided in my close colleague, Danny. After explaining the trauma Janet’s son caused and describing the upheaval in our lives, I asked, “What should I do? I’m not quitting or taking a demotion.”
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
The Secrets Unravel
His eyes widened in disbelief. “Are you kidding? Why didn’t you tell me sooner!?”
“I didn’t want to cause a fuss unless necessary. But let’s focus on the issue at hand,” I said, wringing my hands.
“Should I meet with Janet and HR to discuss expectations?” I pondered aloud.
“I don’t know, Diana. This is so complicated,” Danny mused, clearly uneasy.
“If I go to HR, it’ll feel like a betrayal of my family. But it might be my only professional option,” I reflected.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
“I’m sorry you’re stuck in this mess,” Danny said sympathetically. “What are your other choices?”
“I could ignore it and hope she quits from discomfort, or maybe request HR to transfer her?” I proposed.
Without waiting for his response, I continued, “Janet behaved as horribly as her son once. The judge almost included her in the restraining order but opted for a recorded warning instead.”
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
“We aren’t violating the restraining order by working together,” I added.
Before I could gather my thoughts, Danny reluctantly said, “Diana, you need to know something about Janet. Can we talk in private during lunch?”
Intrigued, I agreed. By lunchtime, my curiosity was sky-high. I welcomed Danny into my office, urging him to spill what had been eating at him for weeks!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
“Okay, you didn’t hear it from me, but Janet has been spreading LIES about you!” he confessed.
“What?! What kind of lies? She’s barely been here!” I was dumbfounded.
“She’s telling people to stay away from you, claims you’re toxic and dangerous, and even that you slept with her husband and broke up their marriage!” Danny revealed.
I was utterly stunned and then burst out laughing at the sheer absurdity!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
“That’s preposterous!” I exclaimed.
“We all know that. That’s why I didn’t tell you sooner,” Danny replied reassuringly.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
“I tried to keep my personal life separate from work. But Janet’s lies were spreading. She seemed to take my silence as an opportunity to tarnish my image,” I explained, frustrated.
“She’s bullying YOU, Diana!” Danny pointed out.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
A light bulb flickered in my mind. I WAS being bullied just like my son! This behavior clearly ran in their family! I HAD ENOUGH! It was time to teach Janet an unforgettable lesson!
The Showdown
I DECIDED TO TAKE ACTION! Thanking Danny for his honesty, I told him I’d handle the situation. “Good luck!” he wished me.
I wouldn’t stand idly by. I began investigating how Janet got hired. I started by examining her employment records. As I combed through, I spotted a glaring omission: she hadn’t completed mandatory fingerprinting and background checks!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Suspicious, I called Danny into my office and showed him the documents. “What do you mean?” he asked, looking at my laptop.
“Janet should never have been hired. She skipped her background check,” I replied. “I’m digging deeper.”
“Just cover your bases. Don’t get fired along with her,” he cautioned.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
As I delved further, I uncovered that Janet bribed staff to bypass the fingerprinting process! Furious, I gathered the evidence and marched to HR, excluding Danny to avoid implicating him.
“There’s something you need to see,” I told our HR manager, Linda, handing her the documents. Linda’s eyes widened.
“These are serious accusations. We must address this now,” she said.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Linda called Janet for a meeting, laying out the evidence. While hidden in the corridor, I overheard the entire confrontation. “Janet, you bribed an employee to bypass mandatory checks. This is a grave violation,” Linda stated.
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Later, Linda recounted how Janet’s face paled. “I… I can explain,” she stammered.
“You have ten days to complete the process, or your employment will be terminated,” Linda continued sternly.
Janet meekly agreed but missed her appointments, ignored calls, and eventually stopped showing up altogether!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
Finally, the day of her termination arrived. The RELIEF I felt was immense!
“She’s gone,” Danny said, giving me a high five. “You did the right thing!”
“Thanks, Danny,” I replied, feeling an enormous weight lift off my chest. With Janet gone, work became pleasant again! My team rallied around me, and I felt at peace. My family thrived, with my son rediscovering his joy!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
A New Dawn
Settling into my role, I hired Emily to replace Janet. She was kind, polite, and a perfect fit. Life finally felt right, lifting a heavy burden from my shoulders!
My New Employee, the Parent of My Child
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