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The other day I saw a co-worker punched by a bully co-worker. Well, I HATE bullies and the assault was reported, but then I in my anger stepped up and challenged the bully to "step outside and see me!" Now, my boss, and my boss's boss, put me on blast. How the hell could this be when I was NOT the one who caused the problem?
Because you threatened someone. Obviously what he did was wrong, but what you did is also wrong (to a lesser extent). The person that was assaulted should have called the police. The best thing you could have done (and hopefully what you take away from this) is to report the incident and become a witness if your employer launches an investigation or takes reports.
The other day I saw a co-worker punched by a bully co-worker. Well, I HATE bullies and the assault was reported, but then I in my anger stepped up and challenged the bully to "step outside and see me!" Now, my boss, and my boss's boss, put me on blast. How the hell could this be when I was NOT the one who caused the problem?
You inserted yourself into a confrontation that had nothing to do with you.
I think everyone knows you meant well, but you should have just let the company handle the assault their way since it had already been reported.
Now you may also pose a liability risk for the company because you challenged the bully.
was the co-worker being hit a nice looking female? Otherwise I can't understand why you would involve yourself in something that has nothing to do with you. You risk your job for nothing by trying to see who has the bigger "you know whats"
was the co-worker being hit a nice looking female? Otherwise I can't understand why you would involve yourself in something that has nothing to do with you. You risk your job for nothing by trying to see who has the bigger "you know whats"
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Originally Posted by Den0190
Beating up a bully for punching someone does not make you a bully. It makes you justice!
The way you handle conflicts with other adults in the work place is not the same way you would handle conflicts in the street or as kids in the school yard.
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Beating up a bully for punching someone does not make you a bully. It makes you justice! 
