The Day I Realized My Worth: What Training My Replacement Taught Me About Respect at Work

When I asked how such a large gap was justified, HR simply shrugged and said, “She negotiated better.”

It was meant to end the conversation. Instead, it opened my eyes.

A Shift Toward Clarity
Surprisingly, I didn’t feel anger first. What washed over me was clarity. If this company didn’t see my value—even after I’d spent years holding together a department that depended on my willingness to go above and beyond—then it was time for me to stop carrying what wasn’t mine.

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