I'm so confused and angry and upset right now... I can't believe this has happened. I have worked for a community mental health center for 2 1/2 years. Last week I was told I could resign or get fired. Two months ago they made me transfer from another clinic though I didnt want to... my boss and I couldn't get along. Now after two months at this new day treatment center, my new boss has essentially fired me. She's 29 years old and still an social work intern in the masters program, yet they hired her as Clinic Coordinator (!!!!!). I don't get that. But anyway, I'm 27 with an LCSW and more professional experience then her, yet I was under her. I can't help but think a lot of this has to do with her feeling threatened (are people really that petty???). Regardless, she wrote me up three times in two days for "insubordination." I hate that word. It means, "you have a voice and you use it." She's the type who wants a "how high" when she says jump. I was given the option to resign, so I took it. Last Wednesday I turned in a 3 week notice, which would give me enough time for closure with each client. An hour after I turned my resignation in, she came to my office and told me that she accepts my resignation, but she'd like it effective immediately. She wanted me to get my things and turn in my key right then. Unbelievable. I guess she thought I'd leave quietly but I went across the hall (where I was about to facilitate group therapy) and told the clients there I was leaving. They starting crying and such... broke my heart. I was only there for two months but clients became very attached, as I'm sure many of you can understand. I can't believe she would do that in the middle of the workday. I couldn't just leave without saying anything to the clients!!! There were 40 there that day for our Thanksgiving party. Now I'm unemployed and soon to be broke, but all thats on my mind is my patients and if they're gonna be okay. This must be so damaging to them.