@keiichisennsei: my boss at my previous company was “someone who always needed a sandbag. When I joined the company, Mr. Y was sandbag. I felt sorry for him, because he was always angry at me no matter what I said. When Mr. Y left the company, I had a hunch that I would be the next sandbag, considering the order of things. My hunch that I would be the next sandbag was right on target, and soon after, I resigned as well. @manchinpiece: People who need sandbagging are like animals. hierarchical relationship] by threat and intimidation, so they frighten weak ones who don’t seem to fight back. @nintoku_2014: my boss is leaking When I threatened to sue the individual for persistent power harassment and unsubstantiated resignation recommendations, he spat at me, “I’m going to talk to the company’s lawyers! I’m going to talk to the company’s legal counsel! Well, here we go again before I can provide any evidence.
I’ve heard similar stories a few times, but I don’t have anyone close to me to threaten, so I can’t try it.
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