From dysfunctional workplaces to manipulative bosses, this podcast delves into bizarre workplace tales. Stories include self-help teachings, unethical practices, and triumph over toxic bosses. Listeners navigate through challenging workplace dynamics, overcoming mistreatment, and embracing new career opportunities. The podcast also touches on balancing work and life priorities, showcasing the intersection of pain and the brain.
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Quick takeaways
Facing toxic workplace cultures and unqualified managers can lead to personal growth and success in new career opportunities.
Dealing with workplace harassment requires courage, self-assertion, and the willingness to walk away from toxic environments to pursue personal growth.
Encountering past toxic bosses seeking employment can serve as a moment of karma, showcasing personal growth and success over time.
Deep dives
Boss Warns Against Leaving
Despite warning from the boss not to leave the company, the individual decided to seek new opportunities in a different industry due to the boss constantly overloading responsibilities. The boss predicted regret and failure but three years later, the individual thrived in a successful new role.
Former Boss Interviews for Position
In an unexpected twist, the individual scheduled an interview with an interesting candidate who turned out to be the former boss from the newspaper job. The individual offered a fair chance but ultimately did not hire the former boss for the position. Despite a cordial interaction, the former boss falsely claimed a closer friendship than reality.
Victory Over Former Boss
After thriving in the new role and the company's success, the individual encountered their former boss applying for a position, highlighting a moment of karma. The former boss failed to secure the new position and attempted to add the individual on LinkedIn, falsely claiming a stronger connection than existed. The individual reflected on the satisfying turn of events that demonstrated success and personal growth over time.
Facing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
The podcast episode delves into a disturbing workplace scenario where a new editor, Mike, makes inappropriate comments and advances towards a young employee, creating a toxic and uncomfortable environment. Despite enduring harassment and uncomfortable situations, the employee initially refrains from reporting due to fear and discomfort, highlighting the challenges of confronting workplace harassment.
Prioritizing Personal Integrity and Growth
The employee's experience continues as the new editor's behavior worsens, leading to financial manipulation, emotional abuse, and an overall toxic work environment. Eventually, the employee courageously decides to leave the job and embark on a journey towards personal growth and independence by starting her own successful business. This experience teaches valuable lessons about standing up for oneself, prioritizing personal values, and finding the strength to walk away from toxic work environments.
Dysfunctional workplaces and abyssmal bosses litter the modern corporate hellscape. What stories will you share from the rubble? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!
On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:
You worked at a company with a problematic culture focused on self-help teachings and inappropriate therapy sessions led by an unqualified manager. How'd that turn out?
You're working at a door-to-door sales company where underperforming employees face unusual (and likely illegal) consequences. Will you be able to stomach the challenges that await you?
Your bad boss manipulated and mistreated you, hoping you'd fail when you left for a new job. But what happened when the tables were turned?
As a young journalist, you dealt with an alcoholic, sexually harassing boss at a small-town newspaper. How far did things have to go before karma took the wheel?
You're a young employee at a luxury car garage, where the eccentric owner's behavior is becoming increasingly erratic. Will a chance encounter with a client change the course of your career?
Your boss denied you time off to visit a dying loved one, forcing you to choose between work and family. How will this decision impact you in the long run?
Years ago, your boss made your work life miserable. Now, he's interviewing for a job at your thriving company. What will you do?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!