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Anonymous

28 Aug 2019

Career

Advice needed on dealing with workplace grievances?

How would you deal if an older colleague ridicules you in front of many colleagues (high to low rank) out of a sudden?

A harmless question was asked to gain insights during a sharing session but instead of constructive feedback and suggestions, you were being ridiculed and embarrassed, with self-esteem and professional reputation damaged. In Asian’s culture, people will just tell you to move on and let go.

How can you stand up for yourself? Without looking being petty about the situation.

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Cryotosensei

07 Jun 2024

Blogger at diaperfinancingfund.blogspot.com

Thank your colleague for his feedback. Genuinely smile. Paraphrase his response AND add your viewpoint by starting with "And I believe..."

Doing so shows that you are respectful but are not a pushover

Cedric Jamie Soh

28 Aug 2019

Director at Seniorcare.com.sg

Live and let go.

No one in their deathbeds ever wished they had spent more time at work....

So if there is anything bad at work, just smile and let it go, don't let it affect your life. =)

If someone takes effort to laugh at you, screw it. Ignore them.

If it really affects you, then report to a manager and let the person know this is not a small issue. I am sure there will always be people who do not understand and think that you are kicking up a big fuss but ignore them too!

Just Being Ernest

28 Aug 2019

Content Creator at www.youtube.com/c/JustBeingErnest

Report it to your manager first.

Then if the manager does not assist or log a case for you then re...

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