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In reply to the discussion: Why Women Are Bullies At Work [View all]HappyMe
(20,277 posts)I would say that a good 80% of those women were bullies. They were divided into little warring groups. The first thing they did was spread vicious rumors about me and one of the attorneys. One of them got fired over that, as this was an on-going problem with her. Shit went downhill fast after that. I was told I was stupid, they made fun of my clothes.... yup, they were paragons of nuturing and virtue. This wasn't 'perceived' at all. It's easy enough to hear what's being said over the cubicles. There's no doubt either when these things are said to your face. An eye opening experience for somebody just out of high school.
The other job was at an ad agency. About half of them were bullies to varying degrees. When you won't take their bait or sign on with their clique, they get peeved and try to make your life miserable (imo). I was a little older and a bit better equipped to deal with it. I did my job well and managed to move up despite their bullshit. My boss and I had one another's backs.
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