I think I'm quitting my job. I got into an argument with the owner of the company over the phone earlier today where he basically told me that he doesn't give a shit about what's best for me, only what's best for his company. So I told him that there was no point in talking anymore since nothing would come out of it and hung up on him.
I know probably most companies are like this, but I've been busting my ass for about two years now without expecting much back and they proven time after time that they don't really care about our mental and physical well being. The argument was because he's refusing to renew my work visa, instead he wanted to do the whole paperwork over as if it was the first time, because the new layers he hired are shit and let my visa expire, while having all the documents to do the renewal.
So he decided it was the better thing to do for the company, because he wants me on a plane tomorrow. Which means I will/would lose the year I've been working in this company towards the total required for changing my migratory status from temporary to permanent. The truth is actually I can do the same work from abroad than if I stayed here while they fix my migratory status.
It's scary as hell being unemployed abroad and without legal papers. I'm gonna talk to my lawyer (who did my papers the first time and they called just today to try and fix the mess they made by not renewing my papers and a couple of friend's too) and see what he advises. I think I can change my status to independent worker somehow. The other option I'm considering is going to visit my father in Colombia and then coming back here as a tourist again and start looking for a job.
I know all jobs have their downsides but I'm just expecting a little reciprocity instead of just a pat in the back. I really don't wanna go back there, they're just awful people and have an history of workers leaving the company in bad terms and the same applies to some of their clients. It's just a very toxic place to work at. I never saw myself staying there after the 4 years I needed to get my permanent visa.
Maybe I'm making a big mistake but I just feel like there's gotta be something better than this. Thank God I have savings which would last me for a few months including rent/food and also my roommates are coworkers from Venezuela as well and they're really nice people. I talked to my dad earlier and he supports me as well in my decision and obviously offers me to stay with him as long as I want/need in Colombia.
It was really scary to move from Venezuela to Mexico but taking this leap of faith is way scarier. I really hope things turn out well. Wish me luck!
PS. Thanks for reading, you're awesome if you read the whole thing!
thats really sad, to work in that awful environment for years only to get treated like that, cant say much but good luck!, im sure you will find something much better regardless.
