Re: Sexually harrassment/harrassment/bullying

I wish it were that simple. United States Marshals Service is by far the worst agency I have encountered with this "I can do whatever I want" attitude. Bullying is second nature to these managers who were mostly just deputies with political clout. They know nothing about management. They do underhanded and fraudulent things and then threaten anyone who speaks up about it. I know. I went through 2 yrs of hell because I spoke up and have now been terminated. I understand the legal costs are exhorbitant and I cannot afford to fight this. They should not have been able to take my job after 29 years of federal service but they knew I only had 2 yrs left and they wanted revenge. There is no justice in working for the Dept of Justice or U.S. Marshals Service. I have found there is corruption at the top.

Re: SUPERVISOR BULLY

I couldn't agree with you more. I am in a similar situation but a much smaller company (which seems to be worse). There is only one person (the problem) between me and the owner of the company and I have repeatedly ask him to deal with the behavior and nothing ever comes from it. We are to have a meeting tomorrow (which will be bad, been there done that). Sometimes looking for a better job is the only remaining option. As much as this can suck, when one door closes another opens and I have to look at it this way. I have found a new job that pays more and seems to be a different structure. What bothers me I am having trouble turning in my notice. WHY?

Re: SUPERVISOR BULLY

Your situation sounds much like mine at the US Marshals Service. Once you address any type of fraudulent activity with Mgmt. your days are numbered. After 29 years of fed service, I had this happen to me. I had outstanding performance ratings and 2 awards in the year they started in on me. First suspended me for coming in late due to traffic accident. Next I was given a poor performance rating. Each day brought a write up. These threats of termination finally affected me physically and mentally. I went on medical leave and was terminated while I was out. When I tried to return to work, I was told they would start another disciplinary action if they had to. These men did not even act human. They had all the power and used it while answering to no one. I contacted dozens of attorneys who told me it is hard to fight DOJ because they have a full time staff in Legal Counsel. I would need a lot of money. I was forced to back off and let them get by with this.

Re: record coversations

I did tape record the threats made to me but no one, except my physician, wanted to hear them. Marshals Service headquarters was not interested. I secretly think they admire the bullying. I was told by attorneys that the court system doesn't give much credence to this type of thing. They just want to hear both sides and work out some compromise settlement. No one wants to deal with the bully or threatening bosses. I'm really surprised there is not more violence in the work place. I have found the biggest violators of ethics code to be in the top offices at U.S. Marshals Service, both at the district level and headquarters. Who is policing the police??