A famous quote goes, “Money corrupts, but power corrupts the most”, and it makes so much sense when you look at the atrocious behavior oftoxicbosses. Once upon a time, they were novices, too, but when power gets to their head, there’s no going back, is there?
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Power can easily corrupt, and it becomes pretty evident when you see a person in a managerial position
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The poster suddenly got a foul message from the “lead culinary” who somehow thought that he had been fired
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He not only accused the poster of being a liar but also said that he is bad at his job, ending the text with a threat
He approached HR about the incident but they were no help either, further confusing him
Today, we jump into quite a shocking story where Reddit userQing_11was just going about his business when he suddenly received a text from the “lead culinary”. Strangely, this guy felt OP had been fired (God knows how), and sent him a tirade of accusations, also featuring tons of foul language and curse words.
To understand more about industrial challenges,Bored Pandareached out toApoorva Kale, an industrial and organizational psychology practitioner. She claimed that suchcallousmessages from management would have significant psychological consequences.
“The employee would experience distress triggering feelings of anxiety, anger, humiliation, and distrust. Concluding it to be harassment, this will also have a negative impact on the employee’s self-esteem and morale,” she added.
Apoorva also explained that if the management fails to address this issue in an appropriate manner, the organization will lose its credibility to facilitate changes in its policies and procedures, losing their employee’s trust and leading to toxic work culture. It’s really frustrating when a single person’s actions can turn the work environment so negative.
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“Such behavior undermines the principles of respectful communication and violates the ethical standards expected of individuals in leadership roles. The manager’s behavior is not only unprofessional but also unethical, violating basic principles of respect, professionalism, and fairness in workplace interactions,” she noted.
Apoorva explained that managers inherently hold more power than employees. She stressed that this dynamic can create an environment where employees feel vulnerable to mistreatment, as in this case, where the manager’s abusive message exploits their position of authority.
Lastly, she concluded the interview with some wise words: “By proactively addressing power imbalances, organizations can foster a healthier workplace environment where employees feel valued and protected, and managers understand the responsibilities that come with their authority.”
When someone asked why the manager hated the poster so much, he claimed that the guy wasjealousof him, and many people found this doubtful. Some even claimed that they wanted to know the story from the manager’s perspective as they felt skeptical of OP, and said the poster must’ve done something to make him this angry.
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