Potential consequences of providing voluntary work for a team I've been forced to leave
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I have been forced to leave my previous institute by my former principal investigator.
At the institute I have solved problems regarding the software, and I enjoyed giving help as much as I can to many users, even after resignation. I had a request from users to do a tutorial video.
I was thinking of that before resignation, but I am afraid that could be not favourable by the ex-PI. Although, a week ago I have received a message from him apologizing for what he did and wishing me good luck. Despite his behaviour, I forgive him.
I would really like to do that video voluntarily, but I am not belonging to the institute anymore and I would like to keep things good and not fabricating sensitivity. Should I ignore the request of those potential users or do those tutorials on my own?
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I have been forced to leave my previous institute by my former principal investigator.
At the institute I have solved problems regarding the software, and I enjoyed giving help as much as I can to many users, even after resignation. I had a request from users to do a tutorial video.
I was thinking of that before resignation, but I am afraid that could be not favourable by the ex-PI. Although, a week ago I have received a message from him apologizing for what he did and wishing me good luck. Despite his behaviour, I forgive him.
I would really like to do that video voluntarily, but I am not belonging to the institute anymore and I would like to keep things good and not fabricating sensitivity. Should I ignore the request of those potential users or do those tutorials on my own?
etiquette outreach
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
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asked Nov 16 at 11:49
Monika
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Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
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I have been forced to leave my previous institute by my former principal investigator.
At the institute I have solved problems regarding the software, and I enjoyed giving help as much as I can to many users, even after resignation. I had a request from users to do a tutorial video.
I was thinking of that before resignation, but I am afraid that could be not favourable by the ex-PI. Although, a week ago I have received a message from him apologizing for what he did and wishing me good luck. Despite his behaviour, I forgive him.
I would really like to do that video voluntarily, but I am not belonging to the institute anymore and I would like to keep things good and not fabricating sensitivity. Should I ignore the request of those potential users or do those tutorials on my own?
etiquette outreach
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
1033
asked Nov 16 at 11:49
Monika
33829
I have been forced to leave my previous institute by my former principal investigator.
At the institute I have solved problems regarding the software, and I enjoyed giving help as much as I can to many users, even after resignation. I had a request from users to do a tutorial video.
I was thinking of that before resignation, but I am afraid that could be not favourable by the ex-PI. Although, a week ago I have received a message from him apologizing for what he did and wishing me good luck. Despite his behaviour, I forgive him.
I would really like to do that video voluntarily, but I am not belonging to the institute anymore and I would like to keep things good and not fabricating sensitivity. Should I ignore the request of those potential users or do those tutorials on my own?
etiquette outreach
etiquette outreach
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
1033
asked Nov 16 at 11:49
Monika
33829
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
1033
asked Nov 16 at 11:49
Monika
33829
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
1033
edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
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edited Nov 16 at 19:27
eclipz905
1033
1033
asked Nov 16 at 11:49
Monika
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Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
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Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
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Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
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Personally, I think you should focus that time and effort into getting another position, if you have not got one already.
If you have a new position already, well done, then focus that time and effort into where you are now. They, hopefully, will appreciate that effort and motivation.
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
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May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
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You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
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1
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I would strongly recommend to ask your former PI, mentioning that many users asked for a video and that you would volunteer to produce it without any strings attached.
If he agrees, go for it. If not, move on.
I would not do it without consent (even though you might have the right to do it as long as you don't mention secrets).
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
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First, sorry that you were being forced to leave, hope you can find a better place to work.
As for your question, I'd like to think more objectively by asking these questions:
- Do you feel you will enjoy creating that tutorial?
- Will that tutorial be useful?
- Do you have time for creating the tutorial?
If the answer to those questions are "yes", then I guess it would be good for you to create the video tutorial, as it will also help users in fully utilizing the software, which will help their work as well.
answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
19
down vote
Personally, I think you should focus that time and effort into getting another position, if you have not got one already.
If you have a new position already, well done, then focus that time and effort into where you are now. They, hopefully, will appreciate that effort and motivation.
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
7
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
add a comment |
up vote
19
down vote
Personally, I think you should focus that time and effort into getting another position, if you have not got one already.
If you have a new position already, well done, then focus that time and effort into where you are now. They, hopefully, will appreciate that effort and motivation.
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
7
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
add a comment |
up vote
19
down vote
up vote
19
down vote
Personally, I think you should focus that time and effort into getting another position, if you have not got one already.
If you have a new position already, well done, then focus that time and effort into where you are now. They, hopefully, will appreciate that effort and motivation.
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
Personally, I think you should focus that time and effort into getting another position, if you have not got one already.
If you have a new position already, well done, then focus that time and effort into where you are now. They, hopefully, will appreciate that effort and motivation.
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
answered Nov 16 at 13:27
Solar Mike
10.5k32145
10.5k32145
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
7
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
add a comment |
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
7
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
May be I am foolish person and too emotional, actually I am in a short time contract, and the place is not so much good, and I have the time to do that video in any case, as I am really so motivated and I want to do activities like that. In any case, I think you are right, and I feel sorry how I looks very stupid.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:41
7
7
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
You are not stupid, you had the bad luck to meet a poor advisor. Best of luck with the future.
– Solar Mike
Nov 16 at 14:18
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
I would strongly recommend to ask your former PI, mentioning that many users asked for a video and that you would volunteer to produce it without any strings attached.
If he agrees, go for it. If not, move on.
I would not do it without consent (even though you might have the right to do it as long as you don't mention secrets).
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
I would strongly recommend to ask your former PI, mentioning that many users asked for a video and that you would volunteer to produce it without any strings attached.
If he agrees, go for it. If not, move on.
I would not do it without consent (even though you might have the right to do it as long as you don't mention secrets).
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
I would strongly recommend to ask your former PI, mentioning that many users asked for a video and that you would volunteer to produce it without any strings attached.
If he agrees, go for it. If not, move on.
I would not do it without consent (even though you might have the right to do it as long as you don't mention secrets).
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
I would strongly recommend to ask your former PI, mentioning that many users asked for a video and that you would volunteer to produce it without any strings attached.
If he agrees, go for it. If not, move on.
I would not do it without consent (even though you might have the right to do it as long as you don't mention secrets).
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
answered Nov 16 at 12:07
OBu
10.3k22547
10.3k22547
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up vote
1
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First, sorry that you were being forced to leave, hope you can find a better place to work.
As for your question, I'd like to think more objectively by asking these questions:
- Do you feel you will enjoy creating that tutorial?
- Will that tutorial be useful?
- Do you have time for creating the tutorial?
If the answer to those questions are "yes", then I guess it would be good for you to create the video tutorial, as it will also help users in fully utilizing the software, which will help their work as well.
answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
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up vote
1
down vote
First, sorry that you were being forced to leave, hope you can find a better place to work.
As for your question, I'd like to think more objectively by asking these questions:
- Do you feel you will enjoy creating that tutorial?
- Will that tutorial be useful?
- Do you have time for creating the tutorial?
If the answer to those questions are "yes", then I guess it would be good for you to create the video tutorial, as it will also help users in fully utilizing the software, which will help their work as well.
answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
11718
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up vote
1
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up vote
1
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First, sorry that you were being forced to leave, hope you can find a better place to work.
As for your question, I'd like to think more objectively by asking these questions:
- Do you feel you will enjoy creating that tutorial?
- Will that tutorial be useful?
- Do you have time for creating the tutorial?
If the answer to those questions are "yes", then I guess it would be good for you to create the video tutorial, as it will also help users in fully utilizing the software, which will help their work as well.
answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
11718
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First, sorry that you were being forced to leave, hope you can find a better place to work.
As for your question, I'd like to think more objectively by asking these questions:
- Do you feel you will enjoy creating that tutorial?
- Will that tutorial be useful?
- Do you have time for creating the tutorial?
If the answer to those questions are "yes", then I guess it would be good for you to create the video tutorial, as it will also help users in fully utilizing the software, which will help their work as well.
answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
11718
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answered Nov 16 at 16:09
justhalf
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answered Nov 16 at 16:09
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Given your history with this PI (as you've revealed through questions here) I'd strongly recommend you not do that, whether "allowed" or not. As Solar Mike suggests, move on.
– Buffy
Nov 16 at 13:32
okay buffy, my intention was to engage myself also do something I really love to do. However, I think that you are right.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 13:43
@Monika, remember a thing is a thing, how do we name is largely driven by perception. If you insist your departure is tragic and sad, it'd remain so. You'll need to learn how to unpack this and move on. Seek guidance through professionals (e.g. career coach, external mentors, mental health professionals, etc.) as you don't need to face this alone.
– Penguin_Knight
Nov 16 at 14:24
@Penguin_Knight, actually it not about regretting the lab I left, when I asked to do a video, because I have a deep desire to do it. Besides that, my story is little bit complex more than that, I have lost my Mom and later grand ma and I have a selfish father he was always destroying us, and I become somehow financially responsible for my siblings, although I am in a foreign country, so it was a source of income, and the current position is for two months at an isolated european country and it is not granted to give me salary
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22
, so it is not either good situation, but I am looking for long term position again. Finally, I am sick since four years and must get married since that time, but I didnot work out. I am sorry, but these all rushing on my mind, I have been always successful, diligent, but this is the maximum, although I love people, help, never be selfish, I wish oneday, I open my eyes, and all I have dreamed for years come true.
– Monika
Nov 16 at 16:22