I am still hugely bitter about how my bullying and harassment was treated.
Despite providing so much evidence, of everything he did, nothing was done. My bully made all sorts of allegations (which escalated over the years) and he was believed. No proof. (Because none of it actually happened)
I trusted them to deal with it. They let it drift as we were short staffed. I got told to grow a thicker skin. To be kind because ‘he clearly wasn’t well’.
No police involvement despite criminal allegations - how I wish I’d ignored their word that they’d be informed and contacted them myself.
Because it was dealt with so badly, the managers and HR and the union circled their wagons and protected themselves. lied their arses off
My reputation and any chance of promotion are gone. Those who work alongside me knew it was all rubbish but kept their mouths shut as they didn’t want it happening to them.
I understand. But I don’t hold them in high regard. All bar two kept their heads down. I previously loved my job and my colleagues.
I go there to work now. I don’t love it any more. I trust two people. That’s it.
And I pay no heed to their policies re bullying. They can make all the chirpy positive noises they like. Bullying is rife across the board from what I hear.
And they do nothing.
I’m counting the days til retirement. I need this job.
He left with a golden handshake.