As some of you may know I was unhapy at my previous job (psycho acting manager and a crap council) and despite being there only 11 months I applied and was offered another job. I started this new job on Monday and it is really cool.

Before leaving my last job I requested to do an exit questionaire and interview with Human Resources. I had quite a bit to take off my chest and HR assured me that it would all be dealt with in the strictest confidence. With this assurance under my belt I gave an incredibly honest interview . Again they said that it would be kept in my file and no-one would see it.

Today I get an email from psycho manager saying the following:
'I was shocked to hear how badly you felt I had treated you and how unhappy you were here. I wish you had discussed it with me as I had no idea and it came as a complete surprise. I am sorry that you feel that I failed you.
I retain a very high opinion of you as a worker and colleague and regret that you left in such circumstances.

Good luck
Maggie '

The only way she could have known this is if HR showed her my file!!! I an not going to respond to her because she is the type of person who you don't want to get into a battle of words with, but I am angry with HR if they just passed on my comments. Maybe I should write to them and complain. Any ideas?