Caving in under the pressure of bullies is one of the worst things one can do- especially at a NEW work setup or a newly joined organisation. The internet was quick to remind THIS young woman of the same, as soon as she shared about a rather problematic situation she allegedly faced at her office. Taking to Reddit, the woman- a 23-year-old auditor– shared about a lunch break that turned into a horrifying nightmare for her- as she was allegedly humiliated by her colleagues. As per the woman’s narration, she was busy with her lunch when a team sitting in front of her began to joke around about their work being audited. Suddenly, one of the colleagues threw an unexpected comment that left her stunned- for all the wrong reasons. ‘K*tte baitha diye h humare piche’ (they appointed dogs to watch over),’ the colleague had allegedly said, leading to the rest breaking into an unapologetic laugh.
What was more shocking for her was the lack of guilt among her colleagues, even after they realised that the woman was sitting right behind them. The incident left the young auditor feeling anxious and somewhat lost. Turning to social media, she asked netizens whether she should involve HR or let the matter go.
The post went viral in an instant, leaving netizens fuming. Most advised her to take action against the team, while some suggested changing the organisation.
Times Now could not confirm the authenticity of the post.
Check out the viral post:
“Got humiliated at work,” the post read.
“So I’m 23 yr old working as an external employee (audit) at this abc institution(client location). Today when whole team was having lunch randomly they came across the topic of audit and then a man literally said ki ‘k*tte baitha diye h humare piche’ (they appointed dogs to watch over) and then everyone started laughing and pointing to me saying see what is he saying cuz im the only auditor there. And then that shameless man was just laughing saying ‘ohh i didn’t saw her’. Also 2 of their seniors were present. I was shocked and couldn’t say anything as 15 people were targeting me,” the post further read.
“I’m an introverted person and just don’t talk to them for which they pick on me there and then which is ruining me mentally. But today, I felt humiliated. Somehow I controlled my tears and now I’m just getting anxious about how I’ll go to work tomorrow. I’m looking for more opportunities but till that time idk what to do and this bullying is getting out of hand. Shall I involve HR in this matter?” the post concluded.
The post was shared on Reddit, by the handle ‘_pookiee_’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled many reactions.
Here’s what netizens have to say:
“I’m so sorry it happened. But, please don’t take cr*p at the office. Nobody has a right to tell you such things at all. Please take action. Don’t ever shy away from things you never did. You didn’t say cr*p. They did. So, why shouldn’t you show up at work tomorrow? Have utmost confidence, buckle up and get extra ready for work because honey, you’re the only auditor there!” a user said.
“Report it to HR. These things are very serious,” added a second person. “Yes, you should. You must have got a training around harassment and bullying. Remember, you let a bully get through you once, they’d do it again. That’s how they are,” added another person.
Source – https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/toxic-colleague-triggering-remark-leaves-woman-feeling-humiliated-workplace-toxicity-viral-article-152501756