Posted by Ginjoint on March 11, 2003, at 9:10:09
In reply to How do you deal with workplace bullying?, posted by Alara on March 10, 2003, at 5:29:52
Me want to beat someone up for you, Alara! Me want to stand up for you at office!! Me act like animal but solve problem quickly with left hook to certain snotty jaw!!
*ahem* <gathering composure> Actually, I think animals have much more nobility than we'll ever have. But anyway, I'm glad you received so much good advice on your question, as I didn't have a whole lot to offer. I was "shut out" in my last job, and I know the rage and frustration it can inspire...I ended up leaving for other reasons, and didn't have to really deal with it in the long term. My short-term solution was confronting the person in a gentle manner, both one on one and with a supervisor present.
I too don't understand why insecure people choose this route to self-fulfillment, Alara, particularly in adulthood. It partly smacks of laziness, to me -- it's as if they haven't been willing to learn other problem-solving skills, and have to be nudged along.
Please keep us updated as to how this works out...and with your attention to the problem, I'm sure it will.
Ginjoint
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