I am surprised to see how many adults have issues with being bullied especially in their work place.
I live in a very small town and for the most part am very happy here. My husband and I work for the same employer and we have both found that we have been bullied by our superiors.
I have endured, menacing phrases, slammed doors, scowls, silent treatments, assumtions, accusations, and been the brunt of nasty gossip. I even ducked once thinking my superior was going to hit me. My husband has endured menacing phrases about me, scowls, silent treatments, finger shaking in face with raised voice, and no raise for 3 years. We can't just quit and find another job, as there are none here, and the money we make enables us to send our kids to college, and schooling outside this town. We both volunteer our time generously, and are part of some vital organizations here. We aren't intrusive or overbearing. We follow the chain of command. We give our jobs and our volunteer work 100 % whole heartedly. So what are we doing wrong? We have considered moving but we have invested much here and would find it hard to pack up and start fresh elsewhere. This is supposed to be the place we retire. We are finding the only bullies that affect us are our supervisors. I think that someone should be able to see that some people aren't meant to have power. Is there a test that can be used?
I am saddened to hear how many stories there are out there, and so many that are being untold.
