The abuse is probably not sexual in nature but that doesnt matter not all abuse is sexual. We have all worked for unethical ruthless bosses at some point in our lives. You know the kind that dont do **** but take credit for all your hard work and oay themselves huge bonuses, Force you to work long hours to cover for them doing nothing, deliberately underpay so they can pay themselves bigger bonus and salaries- then threaten to replace you when they get the slightest whiff of discontent or that you may say something to human resources. Gaslighting is also another form of abuse that runs rampant in corporate america
At the workplace, a gaslighter can be a negative manager, a scheming coworker, a prejudiced workgroup, a disgruntled customer/client, or a smearing business competitor. Workplace gaslighting can also be the result of systemic, institutional bias, or negative media and social media coverage. A gaslighter may target and victimize groups as well as individuals.
The following four attributes often distinguish workplace gaslighting from other types of challenges on the job:
The difficult work situation is based on persistent individual, group, or institutional bias and negativity, rather than solid proof, strong facts, established cases, and/or proven data.
The difficult work environment creates a negative/unfavorable narrative about the gaslightee (contrary to evidence), and damages the gaslightee?s personal or professional reputation.
The mistreatment persists over a period of time, despite a clear track record of the gaslightee?s positive collaboration, contributions, and accomplishments.
When approached on the matter, the gaslighter typically denies mistreatment, and can become defensive, contentious, dismissive, and/or evasive. Instead of using verification and facts to problem-solve, the gaslighter may escalate and become more aggressive, or stonewall and become more passive-aggressive.
