Dear member,
The senior member Mr Madhu TK has given two replies. Both replies are from a legal standpoint. My reply is from your career point of view. I don't know the complete details of the incident but my interpretation is based on your post.
The managers work under pressure. Occasionally, they pass their frustration down the line. Of course, no one should do it but it happens sometimes. Against this backdrop, I wish you had filtered your manager's emotions and picked up the message behind her communication. On the contrary, it appears that you retaliated with matched intensity. In a huff, now you wish to quit your job.
Fine, you may get another job but if one wishes to grow one's career, one should avoid making decisions in a fit of annoyance. As a junior employee, we need to make some compromises. Combative postures do not take us anywhere. They are a hindrance to our growth.
After this incident, it will be difficult for you to continue in the same company. However, I recommend you learn literature on interpersonal skills, conflict management skills etc. and reflect on the incident. Find out whether there was a better way to handle the incident. Related to the incident, let me write a famous quote from Herodotus. He has said, "force has no place where there is need of skill".
The General Comments: - The incident well illustrates how a poor interpersonal environment in the company takes a toll on the employees. In most companies, the managers are given the targets to be achieved in their departments. But neither are they given targets to maintain the motivation level of their subordinates nor are they given targets to maintain attrition level in the department. The managers cannot treat their subordinates as chattel that can be dispensed at their will. Attracting the right candidates is very difficult. Candidates do not line up at the main gate of the company. Even if the right candidate is selected, it takes time for him/her to settle into the new job. Against this backdrop, managers need training on managerial competencies in general, and the competency of motivation in particular.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar