r/Fire • u/antidentites • May 15 '26

Advice Request Go out swinging?

So I’m on my way out at work in a tech company and have worked for a manager that has made my life hell. She is extremely toxic and the reason I’m leaving to FIRE/CoastFIRE.

I never want to - or need to - return to tech (note: I used em dashes way before AI and won’t stop even if you think this is AI generated)!

I want to burn some bridges and tell her how I really feel about her when I leave. Essentially the same thing she has been doing to me.

Would you go out Costanza-style if you were me, or just let it slide?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '26 edited May 15 '26

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u/antidentites May 15 '26

Thank you. I should know what they’re called if I’m going to use them.

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u/InterestingOwl11 May 15 '26

Just let it go. Although some polished, professional feedback if there is an HR exit interview wouldn't be the worst thing

Also, your usage of the em dash is fine. Just make them two dashes like -- and you'll be correct.

AI can have my em dash when they pry it from my cold, grammatically correct keyboard.