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23/02/2010, 13:52 Tricia Joined on 10/01/2010 Gers 32 Posts 55 Re: On Gordons Bullying I'm horrified at the mentality of the "poor victims" of so called bullying, who are so pathetic that they have to resort to reporting him. (If it's true.) Like children reporting to the Head master. Or on forums, reporting someone to the moderators because of an outburst or unkind word.  Tricia - used to be PatF.    Report

23/02/2010, 15:27 Sunday Driver Joined on 07/10/2005 Deux Sevres (79) Posts 4,284 Re: On Gordons Bullying Are you being serious?    Waddya mean it's only Saturday......    Report

23/02/2010, 16:24 Tricia Joined on 10/01/2010 Gers 32 Posts 55 Re: On Gordons Bullying If you're referring to my post, SD, yes I am. Bullying of one kind or another goes on in most workplaces, and in other places where people come together. It certainly did where I worked. You either put up with it, or use various tactics to fight back, or leave. Perhaps bullying in schools is different, and some children need protection. But with adults, there's too much avoiding of personal responsibility in dealing with difficult relationships, pushing it onto someone else, then blaming those who try to help when things go wrong. Tricia - used to be PatF.    Report

23/02/2010, 18:02 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 12,125 Re: On Gordons Bullying  Why should anyone have to put up with bullies ?  I doubt anyone working at No 10 is a 'wilting flower' so perhaps if true it would demonstrate the  severity of the problem.   www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

23/02/2010, 22:33 Gardian Joined on 15/02/2006 Gard Posts 2,003 Re: On Gordons Bullying  Tricia wrote: Bullying of one kind or another goes on in most workplaces, and in other places where people come together. It certainly did where I worked. You either put up with it, or use various tactics to fight back, or leave. Every word of what you have said is true. In 40 years of working life, I experienced just one 'bullying' boss and then (happily) just for a period of 6 months or so. It was one of the most uncomfortable periods of my life, not just for what I was feeling , but seeing those who 'sucked up' to this individual in order to curry favour. It was alcohol-induced bullying and I used to refuse to take calls from him in the afternoons. His party trick was to produce a pair of scissors from his pocket and cut off the tie of someone who he felt like offending in his entourage. My initial reaction to this post was outrage, but it's accurate & serious. The truth is that for most of us, putting up with it was the only realistic option. In my case, he was found out & left. The only one in my career, thank goodness: others have had to put up with a lot more.       Report

23/02/2010, 22:45 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 12,125 Re: On Gordons Bullying But Gardian, someone must have blown a whistle on him or he really overstepped the mark because eventually he was found out and left - if everyone just shuts up, it allows the bully to thrive. I have grave doubts about the voracity of the reports of bullying at No 10, but if it was true then no one should be exempt from facing the consequences. IMHO the great shame in this instance is the lack of integrity shown by Ms Pratt. Frankly I don't think I'd want a job there  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8533168.stm www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

23/02/2010, 22:56 Gardian Joined on 15/02/2006 Gard Posts 2,003 Re: On Gordons Bullying  Russethouse wrote: But Gardian, someone must have blown a whistle on him or he really overstepped the mark because eventually he was found out and left - if everyone just shuts up, it allows the bully to thrive. Well yes RH, you're right, but he'd been like that for years. Fortunately, I only became one of his 'reports' in the latter stages of his power. Believe me, its easier said than done (to stand up to the bully)................... and incidentally, I was never spoken of as a shy retiring flower.    Report

23/02/2010, 23:16 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 12,125 Re: On Gordons Bullying As I said I think the shame of this whole debacle is that people who may have thought they could find help through Ms Pratts organisation will now know that their confidentiality may not be protected and that the organisation doesn't seem to be quite what it seemed at first sight.  I just hope there are similar places where those that feel they need it can find assistance. www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

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