434: Helping My Coworker Escape from Abuse | Feedback Friday
Nov 20, 2020
The hosts tackle the sensitive issue of helping a coworker caught in an abusive relationship, emphasizing the importance of support and communication. They discuss navigating toxic friendships, particularly when a business partner unexpectedly disappears. Listeners are offered practical advice for dealing with complicated dynamics in relationships and maintaining personal safety. Humor is sprinkled throughout as they address life choices and share creative solutions, making the serious topics more accessible.
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Supporting an Abused Coworker
Support your coworker by acknowledging her situation and listening to her.
Offer resources like domestic abuse hotlines and support groups, but respect her decisions.
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Creating a Safety Plan
Document instances of abuse with dates, times, and details for potential evidence.
Help your coworker create a safe exit plan, possibly involving a shelter or trusted friend.
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Workplace Safety
Inform HR and your manager about the situation, emphasizing the potential threat to the workplace.
Work with them to create a safety plan, or go over their heads if they dismiss your concerns.
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Even people who know they're in abusive relationships don't always leave before it's too late, so what can you do to help a coworker who's clearly suffering from her partner's paranoia, instability, and violence? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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We're happy to report a positive update from episode 421's Secret Sappho.
Even people who know they're in abusive relationships don't always leave before it's too late, so what can you do to help a friend who's clearly suffering from her partner's paranoia, instability, and violence?
Your best friend of 12 years -- who was also your business partner -- just ghosted you on the verge of a game-changing deal. It hurts because you don't know why, but you can't help but wonder if maybe you've just dodged a toxic bullet. What's the right way to deal with this on a personal and professional level?
You have numerous interests and talents that seem to be pulling you in multiple directions when you feel you're at the age where you should really focus, choose something, and stick with it. How do you know what to drop and what to carry along on the next step of your journey?
You and your wife are in your 50s and working stable jobs, but she's obsessed with moving to Europe ASAP -- and you don't have massive savings or employment leads there. How can you get her to see that, without a realistic plan in place, you might just wind up living on the streets of Europe?
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