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- AngerBullies Follow
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Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
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During a ten year tenure with a company I relocated to a different area of the state. When I purchased my home I was quote "A Single Female " on the deed. I was taken aback by being labeled. Next, I joined the local gym. And at work I was approached by two women who said there is a "Women's Only" gym. Again, I was taken aback. And I stated I go to the Gym with my boyfriend. Thanks anyway. At work I was questioned about such trivial subjects.( Not pertaining to my profession.) Am I Married? Do I have children? Who do live with? What do they do for work. Why I would watch the "Joy Behar Show"? What Political affiliation doI belong to. What Religious affiliation do I have? My physician is supposed to abide by HIPPA Privacy Rule. I believe my medical history was compromised. And again someone at work mentioned something to me, that only someone with access to my Medical records would know.
After a three year period of work and within a three month period of having my female boss "Fired" I and six other people were "Let Go". Prior to my leaving, I had been bullied. Called a "Yankee", Having my purse removed from a shelf and left on the floor. Had extra work piled on me. Insubordination from secretary & co-workers. a coworker came up behind me and hurt my neck. Others refusing to take assignments. Management telling me that "Bullying" is "Just something I read". CEO after three tries refused to meet with me. Headquarters told me I Live in a "Right to work State". If I do not like it I can leave'. I went to an
Employment Discrimination Lawyer, over 100 miles from my home. Which I paid an hourly fee & was told that I am being given a "Bad Reference". As I have been unable to gain employment'. Also contacted our state Senators Office, who sympathized. And offered NO help.
The same for my, now husband. I have been spoken to with some prospective employers with curt, rude, shortness in prospective employment. Now we may loose our home. Something we put time and money into.
In conclusion I feel I was 'Bullied". My sex. My appearance. My Religion. My Political affiliation. Have all been attacked. And continue. There are articles, books being written now. Single, professional Females are under attack. It is very hurtful.
After a three year period of work and within a three month period of having my female boss "Fired" I and six other people were "Let Go". Prior to my leaving, I had been bullied. Called a "Yankee", Having my purse removed from a shelf and left on the floor. Had extra work piled on me. Insubordination from secretary & co-workers. a coworker came up behind me and hurt my neck. Others refusing to take assignments. Management telling me that "Bullying" is "Just something I read". CEO after three tries refused to meet with me. Headquarters told me I Live in a "Right to work State". If I do not like it I can leave'. I went to an
Employment Discrimination Lawyer, over 100 miles from my home. Which I paid an hourly fee & was told that I am being given a "Bad Reference". As I have been unable to gain employment'. Also contacted our state Senators Office, who sympathized. And offered NO help.
The same for my, now husband. I have been spoken to with some prospective employers with curt, rude, shortness in prospective employment. Now we may loose our home. Something we put time and money into.
In conclusion I feel I was 'Bullied". My sex. My appearance. My Religion. My Political affiliation. Have all been attacked. And continue. There are articles, books being written now. Single, professional Females are under attack. It is very hurtful.
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