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Professional Confessional
Working to Resolve (not Absolve) Workplace Wickedness
Sept 16, 2009

Bullyproofing the Workplace

by The Confessor

In my last blog, I talked about the dilemma many businesses face when confronted will bullies or mobs from within their workplace. It really comes down recognizing that bullying and mobbing do exist, and set

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Professional Confessional
Working to Resolve (not Absolve) Workplace Wickedness
Sept 09, 2009

The HR Paradox

by The Confessor

When it comes to a workplace bully or mob, the last place someone being targeted should go is to the human resources or HR department.

While there are some that believe that HR is there to protect the

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After Hours
Your boss won't remember your name in 20 years—your kids will!
Aug 19, 2009

Summers End And Camping

by Southern Programmer

Sheesh.

Summer is now leaving.

This is a depressing time of the year for me as I truly enjoy summer.   I think it is due to the frentic energy of the kids as they try to cram as

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Professional Confessional
Working to Resolve (not Absolve) Workplace Wickedness
Aug 06, 2009

The Phone Zone

by The Confessor

One of the most annoying, and often illegal features of a toxic workplace is the illegitimate use of phone calls, voicemails, pages, emails, texts, you name it by passive aggressive jerks to attack others.
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Professional Confessional
Working to Resolve (not Absolve) Workplace Wickedness
Jul 31, 2009

The Power Avoid

by The Confessor

When encountering workplace jerks in public, one must be aware that they will attempt to get you to lose your temper. It comes from a strong desire to be seen as the victim, not the victimizer.

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Worst Office Environment Ever

Coworker From Hell

by missmyoldjob on 02/03/2010

I work in a huge fileroom. We receive and transfer files out to other offices. The work is easy, the pay is good, my job is stable, my sanity... not so much!

Sure, I have had my fair share of incompetent workers... the ones that were always late, the ones that could never say anything nice, the o...

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Only in America

Outsourcing America

by BonusOnus on 02/01/2010

In the 1990s, the Democrats wanted banks to stop "redlining" and offer mortgages to poor people so they could buy houses.

So banks did.

And then to "reduce" the risk of loaning money to people who couldn't afford it, they created exotic financial instruments that were supposed to make the loan...

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Lazy co-worker and inadequate boss

Coworker From Hell

by Company doormat on 02/01/2010

Ever day I go to a job where my handle am supposed to provide support to 4,000 clients. Mostly by myself, I have a co-worker who has the same title as I do. He does nothing but, play with his damn iphone and walk around doing jack. I've even caught this guy browsing random websites. He claims to hav...
Full Story  |  Comments: ( 0 )
SR PR manager

Tales from the Front

by angry pr chick on 01/28/2010

As a senior level person, I should be encouraged, mentored, etc. into a leadership position at my firm. I have taken on special projects, worked late, worked when I shouldn't have had to, put up with shitty clients...it goes on.

Today, I was scolded for a $7 parking receipt on my expense report....

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pestering

Bosses From Hell

by i dont want to be that person on 01/27/2010

Boss said today to try to get people on the phone every hour. If any of you are on the other end. I want to apologize now...
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From paradise, to hell

Bosses From Hell

by Missed the better times and can't stand this new guy on 01/25/2010

The beginning of my career with this firm was perfect and the only down fall was the long drive there. Boss was cool, laid back, played guitar in his office, and wore jeans everyday. Then he met a new woman and got married just after a few months. Year later he is misable and has discovered he his m...
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