When You Work for a Bully: Assessing Your Options and Taking Action - Softcover

Futterman, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971953880 ISBN 13: 9780971953888

Publisher: Croce Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

For employees who are tired of constant confrontation, this book provides instructions for leaving an abusive situation in the workplace in a dignified way and moving on in a manner that is financially practical. Employees learn the numerous exit strategies available to get out of the abusive work situation, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. From the decision-making process that will determine an employee’s next steps to the information needed to implement this decision, this book provides the data and resources to make those difficult choices as well as the knowledge required to set them into action. Advice on everything from knowing how to identify a bully to utilizing self-defense tactics and budgeting finances enables bullied employees to take control of complicated and uncomfortable situations.

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About the Author

Susan Futterman has worked as a writer and editor for Investor’s Business Daily and as a business reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, California Business Magazine, and the Hayward Daily Review. She is the author of Self-Defense for Men and Women and Using CompuServe to Make You Rich. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Reviews

Inspired by her own experience with a workplace bully, Futterman (Self-Defense for Men and Women) describes in familiar detail the emotions, actions and toll on life that an overbearing boss can take. She explains how to spot the signs of bullying, distinguish between a bully and a negative manager, and understand how serious it is-"Of those targeted by bullies, 41 percent were diagnosed with depression and more than 80 percent reported effects that prevented them from being effective at work (severe anxiety, lost concentration, sleeplessness, etc.)." She provides suggestions for dealing with bullies, addresses cases in which legal action might be in order and offers realistic advice for preparing to leave a job, noting that "leaving your job without another one waiting is stressful...but if you don't take a deep breath, marshal your forces and do what it takes to move forward, you're likely to regret it later." The tone of the book is appropriate-neither overly sensitive nor dismissive. Anecdotes from victims of workplace bullying underscore the author's points, illustrate bullies' traits and create a framework of support for the reader.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Croce Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971953880
• ISBN 13: 9780971953888
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 245