Posted by gloryb on August 29, 2002, at 6:38:57
In reply to Re: Harassment/Depression/Disability » gloryb, posted by MJT76 on August 28, 2002, at 14:48:40
It makes sense to me that things are worse even
though the harrassment itself has stopped. I had
my job problems 10 years ago and it bothers me
to this day. I still question myself, have
low self-esteem, etc, etc. It's not as bad
as it was a few years ago. But I've been away
from the place for a while and that helps.Unfortunately our jobs become a way that we
define ourselves and anything that happens that
makes us feel we have not succeeded feels like
a life-failure. Remember--that boss is one person
and while the person had power over you for a
while, their opinion of you is just a human opinion.Actually you are lucky they were promoted! I know
it's aggravating. I'd have been furious if my boss
had been promoted after what she did. But look
at it this way---that boss is gone! I think I'd
have only been upset for a short time if she'd
have been promoted. Then it would have been great
dealing with someone else.Start looking forward and be glad there's a new
situation. You can almost start fresh. Knowing
that means that when you can return to work it
won't be under the harrassing situation that
caused your troubles to begin with.Do you think a job change would help?
Anyway, I would hope the person you see would understand
the lingering effects of such things. I wish you
well and let us know how it all turns out.
poster:gloryb
thread:29200
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