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Subject:RE: Fwd: difficulties with the boss From:"Diane Evans" <diane_evans -at- hotmail -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:43:32 -0800
I really can't add a lot to what the other posters have said, except to let
you know that I was also in that situation. In the long run, it was OK -- I
now have a job that I love at a different company. As soon as I realized
the abusive situation I was in, and that it would never change, I sent out
my resume to other companies. I never regretted my decision.
No one should put up with abuse. The first time the manager yelled at me, I
calmly and quietly walked out of the office. It is hard for a person to
fight if there is no one to fight with. A slogan from the 60's: What if
they had a war and nobody came?
If you are being insulted in a sexual way ("Women can't do this job"), you
definitely need to contact HR. If the company is small and has no HR, then
pack your bags and leave. You may be desperate for the money, but you
should still be able to collect unemployment benefits (depending on your
state rules) until you find another job.
Just know that we all care out here, and that other jobs are available.
Diane Evans, who is in such a great job that she forgets what harassment
felt like...
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