Advice for leaving a job.

[Christian Canuck]

I work at a Christian institution and I am planning on moving this summer to attend seminary. Everything was good at my job until the fall of last year when the leader of this institution hired their spouse as hr lead which is effectively second in command. There were immediately many read flags with this individual from a Christian perspective. I asked for a raise and they realized I was attending a church that left their (baptist) denomination after a failed attempt of a hostile takeover. They immediately started treating me differently. I pointed out serious issues of slander with proof to my superior a while back as it directly effected my position. There are other much larger issues than this and booth people I answer to are terrified of this person as raising any concern would immediately jeopardize their position. Recently I asked to use my vacation time and the next day I was given my final written notice over an issue that is not even my department putting me on probation and preventing me from using my vacation time. I have never received any verbal or written notices before. This is clearly not a fixable situation as this persons intention is clear and is very discouraging as I have worked for many unbelievers in the past and have never dealt with this level of deceit and corruption in a work environment. I guess my question is, should I show them their own dirty laundry on the way out knowing that they know full well what they are doing or do I just silently walk into the sunset? Has anyone dealt with something like this before?

 

[SolaScriptura]

You’ve just got a few months to go. Hold your head high, keep your mouth shut and your nose clean, and leave well. You may not like them now, but you may need them for a reference later… and you don’t want to burn any remaining bridges on your way out.

That way, when a future employer asks why you left this place of employment… You can say that you relocated to attend schooling, which is a reason that will satisfy anyone.

 

[Andrew35]

You’ve just got a few months to go. Hold your head high, keep your mouth shut and your nose clean, and leave well. You may not like them now, but you may need them for a reference later… and you don’t want to burn any remaining bridges on your way out.

That way, when a future employer asks why you left this place of employment… You can say that you relocated to attend schooling, which is a reason that will satisfy anyone.

Sound advice here.

To the OP, I realize it's frustrating to work for Christian employers with less integrity than the world. Been there, trust me.

But part of being above reproach is never letting anyone plausibly say you slandered them or hurt their ministry--even if such a charge is absurd.

Biggest thing here, based on my experience: You may think you're alone, but you're not. Other people have noticed, or will notice. There's always a pattern, and it's never just you.

Like our brother above said, move on, don't get involved, since you're leaving anyway, and let things take their natural--if disappointing--course.

 

[Edward]

I agree with Ben. keep your head down and your mouth shut, do your job, and give the minimum notice required both in timing and in scope when you leave. As long as it isn't criminal, don't make the work structure your problem. The leader probably has the board in his pocket; complaining to the board will just be making trouble for yourself. Keep notes, and if they fire you, look into filing a complaint with the labor board (keep all your notes at home, not at work, and not on a computer they can access.

I don't know Canadian law, and I don't know labor law, but in the US, hiring a labor lawyer generally isn't going to be cost effective absent having a race card or a disability card to play.

 

[John The Baptist]

Different context, but ‘heaping burning coals upon their heads’ comes to mind…

Enduring bullying with integrity and patience will likely say more than a complaint.

 

[Jerusalem Blade]

Jacob @Christian Canuck , as you endure this situation, here is something to keep in mind: