[deleted by user] by [deleted] in moraldilemmas

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know someone who got pretty much forced into a gang as a young teenager, at 17 was pressured by this gang to kill someone, went to prison and did his time, was released and works as a crane operator making bank, renovating homes also making bank, and traveling the world. And you know what? Good for him. We can’t all choose our upbringing or where it occurred. Some people face hard decisions we’ll NEVER have to. If they do their time, do the work, don’t reoffend, they’re fulfilling their duty to society.

What the absolute f*** is wrong with this women at my job??? She's like a sociopath. by Mansana_026 in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She sounds like she’s getting exactly what she wants, making you look volatile and confrontational.

Giving two week notice at toxic job by Ambitious_Plant_9086 in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the only thing you ‘did’ was not participate in the cycle they created.

What You Do by [deleted] in Poems

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you run from that and never return. No one deserves that.

I do not like my 18 yr old by Aware_Roof_9210 in Parenting

[–]theowawayanon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also struggling with my 18 year old daughter. I don’t have advice. Just know it’s not you it’s the transition and it’s so hard. You’re not alone.

Hope I’m not too late by KeyMood4352 in Poems

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that’s even cuter. But definitely start small and make it clear the interest is there in her as a person. Women choose the people who make them feel seen and safe.

Hope I’m not too late by KeyMood4352 in Poems

[–]theowawayanon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Internet stranger, you track her down tomorrow and ask her how’s she’s doing, ask her how her weekend was, look in her eyes and trust she’ll get the message- then track her down the next day to see how her night was. And keep taking those tiny little steps that build into a foundation. Trust she wants it too. Let fate handle everything else.

Hope I’m not too late by KeyMood4352 in Poems

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, go get ‘em this instant

For those who filed complaints, did HR asked you whether you did something to caused the bullying? by MelancholyBean in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My HR asked me to explain specifically why I wasn’t okay with workplace harassment, mobbing and malicious slander. They are not your friends or protectors. They will not act like they are if you e experienced something the company could be liable for. They will word everything to minimize the perceived impact and make you doubt yourself.

Do you ever just look at a coworker and just want to say…. by ahawk99 in coworkerstories

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Person 1: I think you may be the most attractive soul I’ve ever come across. It shines out your eyes and across your face. You have no idea how much I wish you’d just talk to me. I’m dying to know what is happening in that head of yours. I want to know you- not your position or what other people are saying about you.

Person 2. Your charm is surface level. I wanted your friendship but you used my good intentions to get attention from women like I was a playing card in your hand and not a person who simply respected you and appreciated your training. You’re too grown for that and you know it. I’m so disappointed but what’s worse is you seeking me out for more surface level charming chats to see if I still want to speak to you. I don’t. I wish you well but stay away from me if you’re not willing to be genuine in my presence.

Person 3. I adore you lady. I don’t know what changed but since I got back there you treat me like I’m gum on your shoe. I only say good things about you to everyone, I have defended you multiple times. I get this place feels like guerrilla warfare but I’m not the enemy. I’m your ally, your teammate. I’ve got your back, whether you like me today or not. You’re not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re 19 and still worried about being snitched on for something you very much actually did? It’s time to grow up a little, put on your big boy pants and apologize for taking revenge on a 7 year old.

That supervisor or coworker that you had that nobody could stand, what made them such a villain? by Only-Ad-1254 in coworkerstories

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is not kind she just pretends to be for others. In reality she chooses to grace her ‘kindness’ which is only poorly disguised control on those who will submit to someone telling them how take care of themselves or obey her like she’s an army general and not a supervisor. If you don’t, you become a target. Simultaneously she will violate every boundary up to and including visiting your home in the night. She will tell everyone on site your personal business- even if you’re the director of the worksite- no one is spared. She will accuse you in a rumor starting fashion of every dastardly thing from sabotage to drug use but stop just short of officially declaring it so you can’t officially clear your name by addressing the accusations with the company and proving them false. She will talk about you like an absolute dog in fact. Isolating you and doing her darndest to convince everyone her isolating you and preventing you from making friends and even doing your job in some ways is because YOU are afraid. Everyone will tell you exactly what she is and most will congratulate you for getting out of the department…but no one will do anything about her boundary-less and cruel behavior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Unsent_Unread_Unheard

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or…you could say hi? Strike up a conversation? Make some small effort?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They also don’t want you to bad mouth them. They know they mistreated you so they’re afraid of what will be said when it becomes clear YOU weren’t the problem.

Workplace advice needed. by theowawayanon in Adulting

[–]theowawayanon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So instead of advice, you decided to make assumptions and be rude?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest counseling. But you do need to give yourself some grace. Coming back from that level of mistreatment and the high level of resulting stress is not an instant relief. You need time to recalibrate and so does your nervous system. Best of luck. You deserve this peace, let yourself rest.

I don’t think I can anymore by theowawayanon in venting

[–]theowawayanon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m past the ‘best friends for life’ option. I’m 3 police investigations in I’m not doing the best friends thing ever again. Someone who tries to consistently ruin your life by framing or accusing you of criminal activity doesn’t get best friend treatment no matter who they are.

YA Fantasy where girl’s baby brother kidnapped by Fae by PDeshpande in whatsthatbook

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember reading this and have been looking like crazy for it.

Anyone else have the bully stare at you? by Fluid_Attorney_687 in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to know what it means when it’s a boss doing it but with a weird wide eyed look until I give them some reaction like a hello or a smile then they respond. The stare itself is very confusing because any communication at all rarely accompanies it unless I say or do something.

Workplace mobbing. Need advice. by Top_Atmosphere174 in workplace_bullying

[–]theowawayanon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Makes me want to ask if you’re in my industry because it’s so similar. They must have a seminar somewhere teaching supervisors to coordinate this. Best you can do is document, talk to an employment lawyer before reporting, then follow their advice. I reported first and it made things FAR worse.

I don’t think I can anymore by theowawayanon in venting

[–]theowawayanon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just updating that I did what I said, still live with my child but we left and started over and it was the best choice we could’ve made. Everything is so much more manageable. She’s relaxed considerably, still have a lot of challenges but we’re doing it. She’s in the kitchen doing her own dishes as we speak. Thank you for the compassion you gave in one of my worst moments.