Some people will never get any further than they are in their positions simply put because they have been deemed a bully whether they know it or not. You see, workplace bullies are like those school yard bullies in old movies, they feed off of verbally insulting and physically assaulting others.
1. You avoid this person whenever you can.
Whether it is taking the long walk to the bathroom rather than the short one pass the bully's desk, you worry about this person saying or doing something to you.
2. Your stomach drops whenever he or she comes around and you nervously attempt to compose yourself.
How many antacids do you take? It's obvious that you are letting this person negatively impact your health. Schedule a doctor's appointment and take some personal time off!
3. You lie to the bully so that he or she isn't angry at you.
Fearful or worried that he or she will punish you in some way, you tell lies and more lies just about every time the bully asks a question or wants you to do something.
4. You attempt to befriend the bully by sharing information that your co-workers shared with you.
Integrity is a thing of the past for you. Whatever the bully wants to know to keep you out of trouble, you give it to him or her, if only your co-workers knew, you are the mole!
5. You do almost anything the bully asks without objection even at the risk of getting fired.
The bully convinces you it is "okay, alright...I'll cover for you." You know it is unethical, but you don't care just so long as the bully stays off your back, but what might the owner or investors think?
If you have this kind of stress as a result of a bully in the workplace, it's time to talk to someone in Human Resources, an unbiased manager or seek another job. Bullies aren't worth losing your health or wealth!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and other books. Get your copy today! She is also the owner of this blog.
1. You avoid this person whenever you can.
Whether it is taking the long walk to the bathroom rather than the short one pass the bully's desk, you worry about this person saying or doing something to you.
2. Your stomach drops whenever he or she comes around and you nervously attempt to compose yourself.
How many antacids do you take? It's obvious that you are letting this person negatively impact your health. Schedule a doctor's appointment and take some personal time off!
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Fearful or worried that he or she will punish you in some way, you tell lies and more lies just about every time the bully asks a question or wants you to do something.
4. You attempt to befriend the bully by sharing information that your co-workers shared with you.
Integrity is a thing of the past for you. Whatever the bully wants to know to keep you out of trouble, you give it to him or her, if only your co-workers knew, you are the mole!
5. You do almost anything the bully asks without objection even at the risk of getting fired.
The bully convinces you it is "okay, alright...I'll cover for you." You know it is unethical, but you don't care just so long as the bully stays off your back, but what might the owner or investors think?
If you have this kind of stress as a result of a bully in the workplace, it's time to talk to someone in Human Resources, an unbiased manager or seek another job. Bullies aren't worth losing your health or wealth!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and other books. Get your copy today! She is also the owner of this blog.
