AITA for rage-quitting after I lost an election?
She dedicated years of her life to a volunteer organization teetering on the edge of collapse, pouring her heart and soul into every task, every leadership role, every late night.
Her relentless effort, alongside a few others, transformed a struggling group into a thriving community, where new members flourished and bonds grew unbreakable — a testament to the unseen labor behind the scenes.
Now, as she steps forward to lead as president, facing fierce compet*tion from seasoned candidates and a wild card named Alex, the weight of her journey presses heavy.
This is more than an election; it’s a battle for the future she helped build, against forces that may not understand the sacrifices it took to get here.
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The original poster (OP) feels deeply undervalued and disrespected after extensive commitment to the organization, culminating in an election loss that was overturned internally due to a technical error, after which they were pressured to perform presidential duties without the t*tle.
Their decision to withdraw from all leadership roles is a direct response to this perceived lack of respect and the unfair expectation that they should shoulder the burden of guidance for the inexperienced new team.
Is the OP justified in completely disengaging from all organizational leadership roles as a reaction to being undermined and then unfairly burdened with unofficial presidential responsibilities, or does this withdrawal represent an abandonment of their long-term commitment to the organization's s**bility?
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