How To Tell Your Former Boss That He Sucks

My pal Jeffreybaby quit his job last week at a physical therapy clinic because his boss (Steve) was a complete asshole. The man would overbook patients and then leave them sitting alone for 30 minute stretches while he worked on other clients. One time Jeff had the audacity to remind the man that he had a patient waiting. Steve pulled poor lil Jeffreybaby into his office and berated him for “trying to tell him how to do his job”. Since Jeffreybaby is such a nice guy, he couldn’t be completely honest with his pig of a boss when he told him he was quitting. I urged him to send the guy an e-mail, and he did just that…

Hey Steve,

First and foremost, I want to thank you for giving me the position and providing me with exposure to a career in physical therapy. However, I want to let you know that my stated reasons for resigning were not totally truthful. Yes, calculus is a major concern for me this summer, but another major concern is keeping my sanity and sense of pride, dignity, and respect for myself as a person. Working for you over the last 5 weeks has been an eye opener for me in many areas. I have learned exactly what I never want to be when I get into the health profession, and that would be a person like yourself.

Over the last 5 weeks I have seen some bad things in your office – from neglect of patients to an overwhelming display of disrespect to me as a person. Starting by your failure to return phone calls when I was attempting to get the job, every step of the way has been a challenge – instead of an opportunity to learn about the field. You’ve treated me in a condescending manner for nearly my entire stay. I was excited to get the aid position in your office, and when you asked me to write a letter as to my intentions for entering the profession I wrote of patient care and not being just another body in a uniform. Taking this position, I hoped to gain an idea of what is done by a physical therapist while learning some interesting stuff along the way. However, the only thing I learned from you was how to fill up gel bottles and fold towels. Erica, Grace, and I are not slaves at your establishment, rather we are hard working individuals who want to be there to help people. You really need to learn how to develop effective employer-employee relationships.

I want to be there for my patients in the future, and I think how you run your business is a disgrace – leaving people waiting unattended for large portions of time and barely giving them any genuine attention. They pay you for your service, so give them the time of day. Running a physical therapy clinic in which both your staff and patients are unhappy are the signs of a failing business. It’s a shame how you treat both groups. Don’t just take people’s money – be there because you want to make a difference in their lives.

Thanks again for the opportunity though. I enjoyed working with Herb, Grace, and Erica, but you truly made this a poor experience for me. As a fellow St. Anthony’s graduate I’m actually ashamed to associate myself with you. Treat people better and gain genuine respect from them, rather than hiding behind your fake image and a fancy Doctorate Diploma.

Thanks! Good Luck

Jeff

Jeffreybaby = Chuckblog Hero of the Week.