This author finally decided to confront their former manager, who always seemed to be complimentary of their work and energy. However, instead of acknowledging their prior professional relationship, the manager simply replied with a stock email. That’s when the author decided they were not going to get away with this kind of poor treatment. Once the manager acknowledged their mistake, she sunk even lower when she suggested that the author pay to attend the company’s upcoming fundraising event… right after being rejected from them!