Comments on: My Broken Mind: An Unwanted Life Story

By: Unwanted Life

Unwanted Life — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:50:26 +0000

In reply to Liz. I'm not surprised you left. Even if some improvements have been made, that toxic work environment is hard to forget and often doesn't fully change. I hope your new job treats you much better. Thanks for commenting

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:32:50 +0000

I have been in a job where I have experienced bullying and put me downs, that I got to the stage I would have anxiety attacks before I even was near the workplace. I wasso desperate to leave.
I reduced my hours by a few hours so that I was only working Mon to Thurs to give myself a long weekend from the abuse or whatever else cropped up the following week until I found a job elsewhere and put my notice in.
Until then, while I was there. Nust a couple of months later there was a meeting arranged by the very top to speak to people like me who had experienced the same or similar things. Some changes happened after that and all of a sudden I felt human than a number. But I left once I had another job to go in.

By: Unwanted Life

Unwanted Life — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:59:07 +0000

In reply to anneliesemdk. It's certainly understandable how you'd make that mistake

By: anneliesemdk

anneliesemdk — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:22:41 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. It helped me identify a gender bias in my own thinking. For some reason when I read the excerpt of this article before clicking on the link and reading the full story I just assumed the harassing manager was male. I didn’t know i would make such an assumption until I did, so you’ve helped me grow in this area.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:32:47 +0000

In reply to Unwanted Life. I think you're right on both counts, in a lot of cases!

By: Unwanted Life

Unwanted Life — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:24:01 +0000

In reply to Kate. I often wonder if managers act like that because they don't have the skill to work in the role they're in. Although they're likely just not very nice people in general

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:14:41 +0000

I’ve had some appalling managers too, so I really felt this. Some people use their position to bully and belittle others, while some just have no idea how to care for their staff or communicate well. I was really glad to hear that you had a kind colleague who helped you to calm down and make a decision that worked out better for your wellbeing – and I’m extra glad to hear that you’re now working somewhere else! Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Unwanted Life

Unwanted Life — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:31:28 +0000

In reply to James L. Indeed

By: Unwanted Life

Unwanted Life — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:31:06 +0000

In reply to James L. I'm glad you've found success after leaving that place

By: James L

James L — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:04:41 +0000

In reply to Fred. Hi Fred - the number people who share similar experiences is astounding, though none regret taking that option to leave, I guess because of the positive impact it has on wellbeing and happiness.