Re:What I learnt from being sexually harassed at Google
by y04nn on Tuesday January 19, 2016 @08:57AM
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I'm trying to understand the behavior of the manager, there must be a rational explanation. He knew what it can lead him to. So for me, it may be that he was sexually attracted to her and she may not have shown enough rejection signs (cultural bias between the 2?).
Also I may point that for me the only person in charge for my carrer is me, whatever is my position.
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Re:What I learnt from being sexually harassed at Google
by Ended on Tuesday January 19, 2016 @10:30AM
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"it may be that he was sexually attracted to her and she may not have shown enough rejection signs"
The problem is that the onus should not be on her to show rejection signs.
'I'm sorry for mugging you, I thought you were just giving me that $50 - you didn't show enough rejection signs'
Re:What I learnt from being sexually harassed at Google
by hluska on Tuesday January 19, 2016 @10:15AM
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There is no rational explanation for the manager's behaviour. No manager should ever flirt with any direct reports. Ever. There is no way to rationalize the manager's actions. He acted terribly, but was given the opportunity to apologize and took it.
Re:What I learnt from being sexually harassed at Google
by fucking_tragedy on Tuesday January 19, 2016 @10:09AM
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Another rational explanation is that people get comfortable with and forget what their position of power has over people.
That lack of awareness doesn't excuse it.