Hello
I was listening to a screenwriting podcast by Brian Helgeland, the writer and director of Payback, who said: “Movie dialogue has never been how people really talk…It’s how we wish people talked. It’s what you wish you said to somebody when they insulted you.” It has inspired me to write an article on the pros and cons of standing up for yourself in the workplace when you are subject to unprofessional behaviour.
Can community members share their stories or opinions on standing up for yourself in the workplace?
> Have you been insulted at work? How did it make you feel?
> Did you lose your temper? If so, what happened next? What would you have done differently?
> How do you deal with office banter?
> If you could go back in time to confront your workplace nemesis or bully, what would you say?
> Is it best to forgive and forget and move on with your life?
> Should you stand up for yourself, or let management deal with it?
Thankfully I am very happy in my job and work with a great team. But I was not so lucky in some of my earlier jobs. I would like to know how other people dealt with their workplace nemesis or bully to put my experiences into perspective.
I look forward to reading your responses.
Thanks
Paul
