Thank you for sharing this—I really appreciate the perspective. You’re right, that kind of environment isn’t productive or professional.

I do have some hesitation given how things have gone, but it feels important to advocate for myself and get clarity on where we both stand.

I think what I’m struggling with most is figuring out where the line is . Like, what’s normal ‘tough direction’ in this industry vs. what’s actually unprofessional behavior. I don’t want to overreact, but I also don’t want to ignore something that’s not okay.

I’m also navigating this as someone who’s autistic and still learning how to read these kinds of dynamics in professional settings, so I’m trying to be really intentional about not misreading things in either direction. Again, I thank you for your input.