Author: Deb Falzoi

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“I’ve been a registered nurse in Massachusetts since 2004. I worked for one company for six years. I really enjoyed my job and looked forward to going into work every day. I’d been promoted to a senior nurse position and looked forward to the new responsibilities and challenges associated with this job. At this time,…

A Perfect Job Became A Nightmare

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“The abuse started out at what I thought would be the perfect job. The pay, responsibility, and opportunities to advance were all there. What I didn’t plan on happening was that it would all crash down around me leading to over nine months of legal proceedings and numerous health issues due to depression. I guess…

Near-constant Terror Working at A Restaurant

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“A restaurant I used to work at was run by seemingly brainwashed people who all thought along the same line. If you disagreed with them, they either fired you on the spot or they made life difficult. A lot of people quit. Most of the staff (except the select) were miserable at work: One employee…

Abuse at A State Hospital

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“I work at a state mental health hospital. My position is in administration. I work making sure the hospital is in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. The bullying began early on. I was called names and threatened with being fired to the point I was told I was suspended and told to…

You Don’t Believe Workplace Bullying Exists Until It Happens to You

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“I was a 33-year state employee who was bullied and driven to suicidal ideation, panic attacks, and gastric problems. I would grind my teeth in stressful situations and cracked a molar. I spent a night in the hospital for stress-associated illness. I was prescribed anti anxiety and anti depressive meds and had a gastric ulcer.…

Fired for Not Taking Part in the New Manager’s Clique

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“I’m a 54-year old psychiatric RN day charge nurse who worked for the same employer for over 23 years. I had a perfect record on all my evaluations up until about two years ago, when my supervisor of many years resigned after management asked her to do unethical things. The new young male supervisor sided…

Left An Abusive Boss for A Major Pay Cut

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“I worked at a large retailer as a sales manager for almost six years. My store manager made my life miserable. I was in charge of women’s apparel, lingerie, and kids’ clothing. I also oversaw other departments when coworkers were out. I trained and managed 25 employees. I monitored and provided coaching on selling behaviors,…

How Abuse Followed The Playbook

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“There are many ways a person can be mistreated at work. Usually the mistreatment is said to stem from envy due to an individual’s competency. The sad fact is research shows that legally, victims lack support and lose their jobs, while abusers retain their positions and continue abusing others. Lives are affected, and mental health and…

A Pattern of Power-tripping

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“My first story was when I worked at a substance abuse treatment center as a substance abuse counselor, eventually getting promoted to supervising counselor. I experienced workplace abuse as both a counselor and supervisor. My supervisor did everything she could to undermine me and make me appear incompetent to my peers. Our bonuses were based…

Relentless TormentING after Reporting Harassment

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