AITA for quitting a job on the spot when they gave me a bad evaluation after only working 15 hours?
At just 23, caught in the fragile crossroads of youth and ambition, they stepped into a new job with hope and willingness to grow.
Yet, instead of guidance, they were met with harsh judgment and an unfair evaluation that threatened to define their potential pr****urely.
The sting of being rated so low, without proper training or a chance to prove themselves, cut deep—transforming excitement into disillusionment.
Faced with an unjust system that refused transparency and respect, they chose to reclaim their dignity by walking away, refusing to be trapped by a label that didn’t reflect their true capability.
This story is a raw testament to the courage it takes to stand against unfairness and the resilience needed to believe in oneself beyond others’ narrow judgments.
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The original poster (OP) faced immediate and disproportionate criticism from management based on an incomplete performance review after very minimal hours worked.
The central conflict arose when the OP rejected this unfair evaluation and the resulting perceived lack of support, choosing to terminate employment immediately rather than stay to complete a shift.
Given the pr****ure and harsh nature of the performance review versus the OP's right to adequate training, was the decision to immediately quit and leave the shift an appropriate act of self-advocacy, or was it an overly dramatic reaction that failed to meet basic professional obligations?
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