When quitting a job turns ugly & getting a future reference?

[lalla3]

Ok, so I quit my job. Followed all necessary procedures: gave 2 weeks notice, didn't miss any time during my last weeks, still did everything I was assigned without causing a scene.

So my last day comes and they give me some paperwork to fill out. Why are you leaving, what can we improve on, etc. At the top of form it says I was suppose to be given a sealed envelope and to put it in the envelope when I'm done with it and be given to HR. My supervisor doesn't give me the envelope, only the paperwork.

So I fill it out and be honest with why I'm leaving and give it to my supervisor. So I'm on facebook and I see my supervisor going off about me calling me every name in the book. While my name isn't specifically metioned its obvious its about me since I was the only one who quit recently.

My question is what are my options. Legally I probally don't/can't make a case for slander or defemation since my name isn't speically metioned, but what about bringing it to HR's attention? At some point when I'm applying for jobs they're going to want to contact my last supervisor. Should I bring this unprofessional behavior to HR's attention (I do have screen shots, since they posted it under "public" settings).

[sherborne16]

Some companies have a policy against staff posting about work issues on social media. If your former company is one of them, then there is a legitimate reason to contact HR about what your former boss did. Needless to say, it was grossly unprofessional, and that sort of attitude is probably one reason you left. Whether or not it's worth your time to pursue this is entirely up to you. And if at all possible, try to avoid using this former supervisor as a work reference, or at least be prepared to explain away any unflattering comments he/she passes on to a prospective employer.