Tech Worker’s Unusual Tactic to Stop Office Creep: Did She Cross the Line?

In the corporate world, boundaries are crucial, but what happens when they’re breached? One woman, working in a tech company, found herself in a tricky situation with a coworker named ‘Joe.’ He was sending her unsolicited texts, making her uncomfortable. With no help from HR, she took matters into her own hands, reaching out to Joe’s girlfriend. But her actions sparked a wave of unexpected reactions.

The Office Creep: Joe

Unwanted Texts Begin

Her Response: Professional Boundaries

Joe’s Persistence: More Texts

The After-Party Texts: Joe’s Intoxication

Her Bold Move: Contacting Joe’s Girlfriend

The Message: Seeking Help

The Girlfriend’s Response: Accusations & Anger

Joe’s Reaction: Angry & Defensive

Her Guilt: Did She Cross the Line?

The Dilemma: Was She Wrong? ‍♀️

The Aftermath: A Tangled Web of Emotions and Accusations

In a desperate bid to stop her coworker’s unwelcome advances, our tech worker reached out to his girlfriend, hoping she could put an end to it. But her actions sparked a backlash she hadn’t anticipated. The girlfriend accused her of being cruel and selfish, while Joe himself reacted angrily. Despite achieving her goal – Joe stopped texting – she’s left questioning her actions. Was she wrong to involve his girlfriend? Or was it a necessary step to protect her boundaries? Let’s see what the web thinks of this situation…

NTA – Girlfriend appreciates OP’s help, but Joe is the real a**.

“NTA: Contacting his SO was the right move, protecting yourself.”

ESH for crossing boundaries, but OP could have been more considerate

ESH for not realizing the girlfriend would be upset, but could’ve worded it better. ‍♀️

NTA. Standing up against workplace harassment is tough but necessary.

ESH: The consequences of an unconventional approach to office creep.

Unconventional tactic to stop office creep: contacting his girlfriend ✨

ESH: Going to HR may have been a better option

ESH: Lack of empathy and blindsiding led to a tone-deaf response.

NTA: Stopping office creep, but at what cost?

ESH: OP’s unsympathetic message to GF about cheating boyfriend

NTA: Boundaries crossed, advances ignored, girlfriend cheated on. Justified response.

YTA for not blocking him. She has no responsibility to intervene.

“NTA. Girlfriend deserves to know if boyfriend is a workplace creep. “

“YTA. Why is it her responsibility to fix this man’s behavior? “

Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy and communication.

ESH: Office creep and a questionable tactic. Drama unfolds!

“YTA. You couldn’t block his number? You just dragged another woman into your issues? “

“NTA – You didn’t think she’d help, but you did right.”

Blocking the creep might have been a simpler solution

NTA shuts down office creep with a nuclear tactic

NTA – HR may not help, but BF is to blame

“NTA – She’s hurt and lashing out. Joe’s actions are not your responsibility.”

NTA, but could have been more considerate about their relationship.

NTA: Acknowledge and apologize, forgive yourself, be a good person

ESH: Blocking him would have been a better option

ESH – Texting the gf was dodgy, but bf was worse.

Did the girlfriend jump to conclusions about explicit messages?

Joe’s hypocrisy exposed! NTA shuts down office creep.

Confused by opposing votes? You’re definitely not the a**hole!

NTA, but a gentler approach would have been more effective. ‍♀️

Passive-aggressive approach to exposing infidelity, but intentions were good.

Surprising tactic to stop office creep, but did it work?

NTA, apologize to GF and move on. Outcome achieved!

Sweetly naive commenter thinks no one can stop office creep

NTA. Standing up against office creep

Joe’s lack of self-awareness leaves everyone stunned

NTA: Epic reverse Jedi-ing of the office creep!

Commenter calls out office creep and criticizes the use of violence.

Fight back against office creep with a sexual harassment complaint!

NTA: Exposing the truth to stop office creep, she got upset?

Bold move to stop office creep. NTA for sure!

Unsolicited texts: a new problem or justified reaction? NTA

Tech worker stands up to office creep, sparks debate.

NTA. Grateful girl or entitled coworker?

NTA for standing up against office creep.

NTA exposes creepy coworker’s misuse of resumes. HR must intervene!

Take legal action against office creep to protect yourself

NTA. Exposing cheating SOs is never easy

NTA for exposing office creep, but emotional impact underestimated

NTA for standing up, but reaching out to family risky

NTA: She finally did what you asked.

NTA exposes office creep and takes action with receipts

Joe accused you of crossing a line? Seriously? NTA!

Tech worker fights office creep with epic pettiness. NTA!

NTA’s straightforward approach to stopping office creep with minimal communication

Girlfriend appreciates being informed about boyfriend’s creepy behavior.

NTA! Standing up to a creep and giving a warning

NTA. Curiosity piqued. Tell me more.

Blaming the victim? NTA shuts down office creep accusations.

NTA. Office creep gets a taste of his own medicine.

NTA. Blaming you instead of realizing her bf is trash

NTA! Standing up to office creep with style

Misinterpreting tone in text: a common communication challenge

Engaging comment: Confronting office creep with a twist

Creepy guy gets called out, his GF deserves better!

NTA. You stood up to a creep and did everyone a favor!

Setting boundaries and dealing with projection, not your fault

NTA: Different communication styles, but personal touch could’ve helped

NTA. Brave move to address workplace harassment, faced backlash and blame.

Standing up to office creep: NTA, Joe crossed the line