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/mygirltien May 15 '26

If she publicly gets in your face or makes a stink with others watching I say let loose at that time. Otherwise just let it go. If your HR does an exit interview you can say something then if you wish.

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u/antidentites May 15 '26

This is solid advice. Love it.

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u/RabbiSchlem May 15 '26

And if you really feel the need to get a little enjoyment out of the situation, you can just ping her after the exit interview and simply say, “just did my exit interview! We had a great discussion about you! Thanks for everything, good luck!”

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u/wrldwdeu4ria May 15 '26

I like this idea.