Re: Not fighting back

Subject: Re: Not fighting back
From: Rowena Hart <rhart -at- INTRINSYC -dot- COM>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:31:31 -0700

Tim et al,

Just a quick note about my earlier message: I do agree that folks
should stand up for themselves in day-to-day debates and argu-
ments around the office. Every office has its rough and tumble
days, no matter how idyllic the environment. However, if a situation
is truly untenable, and IMO the situation that Anonymous describes
is untenable, then you have to consider how much you're willing
to tolerate to change the situation.

Personally, I don't think anyone I've worked with would think that
I am a push-over or that I run from a fight. However, my preference
would be to leave a job rather than get into a raging argument
with a harasser. I am just not capable of it. I'm happier dealing
with the stress of finding a new job and plying my skills elsewhere.

Rowena

-----Original Message-----
<snip>


>Rowena, I understand your reasons for backing away in many circumstances,
>but there are some things that a worker should consider about
confrontation.
>It's not just a matter of fighting back for survival.
>
>First, although confrontation can be debilitating, it's no less
debilitating
>in many cases than an ignominious departure. Confrontation doesn't have to
>be done with fists flailing

<snip>

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