Friday, May 25, 2007 . 2:02 AM

Everyday I wake up to more surprises.

Sometimes, I wonder if the past 6 months have been a dream. Someone I thought I knew turned out to be someone I didn't know at all. It really throws me to be so wrong about someone.

I never wanted to feel so bitter about leaving a company. And I always thought that I can maintain good relations with past employers since all my ex-employers thus far having only good things to say about me.

So, this current situation really comes as a huge surprise.

First was the termination.

Seriously. How can you terminate someone who is already serving her notice period?

Secondly, how can you demand the same person, whom you have so callously terminated, to be on call 24/7 to settle some clients?

Thirdly, is it remotely sensible to demand accountability from someone who is no longer part of your company?

Fourth, is it right for you to keep threatening the same said person not to pay her so that she has no choice but to do what you instruct?

I am very hurt by the turn of events.

I have stressed repeatedly that I did not want things to turn ugly, yet this is precisely what happened. Amidst finger-pointing, accusations and threats, I finally realised how horrible it feels to be betrayed by someone you respected and believed in.

I used to admire his creativity and how much time and effort he put into his work. Now, I just want everything to come to a screeching halt.

I have tried my best to co-ordinate between the client and a very busy colleague. I have had enough of answering accusing emails questioning my integrity and work ethics. My conscience is clear. In the length of my employment, I did what I was supposed to, when I was supposed to. I may not be the best employee, but I gave my best in all I did.

I took my responsibilities seriously and I resent anyone who doubt that. Until that last day, I maintained my professionlism and never once let it slipped to the clients that I was leaving the company. I pride myself on my professionalism and he has absolutely no grounds to doubt me. None whatsoever!

He has given me the cold shoulder for the entire month. He spoke to me only when necessary. And when he talked to me, he refused to look at me. He did not reply my emails. Not unless he had specific instructions to give. Not a word of thanks when I did what he asked asap. He only has impatience for me.

I suffered everything without complaint.

But why should I take this attitude from him? Because he is paying my salary? Seriously, will he pay my salary this month?

I really have my doubts. With his track record (he dragged an ex-colleague's salary and owed another ex-colleague his CPF contribution), he is fully capable of refusing to pay or delay paying me for an extended period of time without reason.

I wouldn't be surprised. I have ceased to be.