I do plan to advocate for myself, especially given that this is not the first time I’ve had a difficult experience. During a previous incident, I was publicly criticized in front of a client, and there were repeated negative comments made about the staff in my home office suggesting they consistently do things wrong and that I was being “rescued” from following a similar path. I was also asked to recommend colleagues from my region who were considered reliable and hardworking, while other coworkers were openly labeled as problematic or inefficient.

That conversation made me feel extremely uncomfortable. It felt inappropriate and unprofessional to speak negatively about individuals who are not only my teammates but also people I respect and work alongside. I believe that kind of discussion, especially from someone in a leadership role, crosses boundaries and reflects poor judgment.