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Shelley C
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02/14/19 at 2:58AM UTC
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Toxic

I have a supervisor who is trying to sabotage an good employee because of an incident between the supervisor's friend and the co-worker. Because of some wrong this co-worker apparently inflicted on the supervisor's friend work is being held up and office atmosphere is heavy. This seems very immature and is causing morale problems within the office. It's painful watching the poor woman being treated so badly and berated for any mistake real or as it seems lately made up. Would really like to hear others thoughts on how to deal with this as an employee not at the supervisor level. Co-workers are looking elsewhere for jobs. Making matters worse the supervisor is the owners daughter. I love my job but this is getting out of hand. Any advice would be great. Thanks

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Basically Cher
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02/22/19 at 11:36PM UTC
The supervisor is the owner's daughter...? This sounds so messy, and I'm sorry you're having to deal with that! Anywhere nepotism is present, that tends to be a breeding ground for this kind of toxic behavior. I'd think you may be better off elsewhere. Good luck!!
Alyson Garrido, Career Coach
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02/20/19 at 8:27PM UTC
Can you give feedback that takes emotion out? 'This is what I witness and this is the impact on me.' That way you're sharing your observations without assigning motivation or blame. I always come to these conversations assuming the person who has done 'wrong' isn't aware of how their behavior has impacted those around them. Hopefully when they become aware they will choose to make a change. Good luck. This is a tricky one!
Shelley C
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02/20/19 at 3:02PM UTC
HR is the supervisor and her father. So that's a no go. I have an interview for a different company today because I can't take it anymore. It's destroying my coworker. She cries all day and it's just too much anymore.
Anonymous
02/14/19 at 7:02PM UTC
Ah, there is family in the mix too? That's so tricky and an incredibly unfortunate situation to be surrounded by. Do you have an HR manager you could connect with on the issue? If other coworkers are looking for jobs, you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. Maybe your communication with HR will help come up with a resolution for fixing the current culture.

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