They Stole My Stock Options, So I Tanked Their Billion-Dollar Deal
After a grueling year of training abroad on the company's dime, I came home holding an OEM certification for our high-end production line. Only three people in the country had it.
I couldn't wait to cash in my stock options and finally give my girlfriend, Nora, a home of our own.
But when I got back to the office, there was no celebration waiting. Just three notices.
[Finance: $50,000 travel reimbursement rejected. $20,000 in salary frozen as a performance hold, to be released after your review is passed.]
[HR: Your sponsored training carries a mentoring obligation. You must train three qualified technicians within one month of returning, as your assessment. Fail, and your travel costs w