Let me sum up

[wiredferret]

In late June, the awesome woman I took this job to work with left the company under her own power. In the org chart shakeout, I asked not to be assigned to a person we will henceforth refer to as Panera Dude, for his location during the call where they told me I would be his minion

Comments

[fairoriana]

Maybe combative is normal for Panera Dude and he doesn't understand that constant friction makes some people hot under the collar.

Also, didn't he give you a "if you don't like it you can quit" ultimatum? Don't be surprised when those sorts of ultimatums come true...

[talkswithwind]

I've known people for which combative was their SOP. It isn't really happening unless there is disagreement being worked through. And yeah, it takes extra mental space to handle people like that and your job so didn't provide that. Good on you for leaving.

[deepforestowl]

Good luck on the new job! Personally, I would tell Panera Dude where to shove it, but I'm mean that way. *grin*

No word on Kay yet, eh? I got my fingers crossed!

[cjdoyle]

Congrats on the happy resolution to an icky situation. Best of luck for you at the new job. :)

[lexinatrix]

Wow, I think my last XP project experience was in 2000, too. I still tote about the "user story" template we used to capture requirements from back then. Man, I miss those days!

Sounds like you made an excellent move; best of luck with the new gig!

[1crowdedhour]

Wow! Go you! Congratulations.

As wonderful as it is to get a job, there is no pleasure to match that of quitting a rotten one.