Nothing ruins a job faster than an unpleasant coworker. Whether they’re passive-aggressive and bring everyone down, or they’re like the man Reddit user Businessbittch had to deal with, who was just straight-up inappropriate.
Dealing with toxic coworkers can be exhausting, and in the long run, can potentially seriously damage your mental health. And like most stories when it comes to dealing with toxic people at work, dealing with them isn’t easy, and often leads to more frustration and things getting even worse.
One woman recently shared just that – how she finally decided to follow her own rules and deal with a coworker as strictly as she could, even if that meant going completely overboard.
One late-night text leads to an awkward work day ♀️

Man makes gender-inappropriate advance to a coworker through text

Texts included a “dang close” nude selfie!

“What the f*ck” — will deal with this on Monday!

She politely ignored his advances, but he didn’t get the message.

A woman takes a stand for a gender-inappropriate coworker the next day

She was done with her gender-inappropriate coworker, so she sent a firm email the next day

The woman takes action and sends an email to her gender-inappropriate coworker the next day

Woman rejects coworker’s out-of-bounds communication requests

The next day, she set clear boundaries: work only!

OP expresses annoyance with gender-inappropriate behavior in the workplace

Taking matters into her own hands and protecting herself by sending a blind copy to her personal email

A glaring power imbalance and a tense exchange

A woman stands up for herself and sets clear boundaries with her gender-inappropriate coworker.

A ‘work question’ sparks an uncomfortable conversation, but she manages to stay professional

He left her frustrated, yet determined to make her point in the next workday

She’s tired of putting in extra effort to point out gender-inappropriate behavior and decides that work emails are the only way to set firm boundaries.

The next day, she sent an email that had everyone questioning: “AITA?”

The woman sent her coworker an email the next day to express her annoyance about the inappropriate gender behavior.

The next day, she retaliated with an email ⚕️

The issue of gender-inappropriate behavior has arisen in the workplace and the majority suggests HR be involved.

The next day, she took the necessary steps to handle the situation with HR.

Two wrongs don’t make a right, but one email might!

Woman takes the brave step to protect herself from an inappropriate coworker

An outcome of the gender-inappropriate coworker’s behavior is yet to be decided

Making sure her voice is heard, she emails HR to protect herself and others!

The next day, a clear and professional response was sent to the coworker

Friend reveals similar experiences with a gender-inappropriate coworker, causing shock and outrage

The woman took matters into her own hands and made sure her gender-inappropriate coworker would no longer be an issue.

Coworker sends an “unsolicited lewd picture” after professional interaction, prompting the need for HR intervention.

Frustrated with the situation, the woman sends a work email the next day to present her case to HR.

‘Edit 4: She gets her message across in a professional, but firm, way.’

The story goes from chill to dramatic as he’s escorted out after a heated confrontation with HR!

A woman finds safety after standing up for herself against an inappropriate coworker

She fought for justice and won!
When one woman received some unsolicited and inappropriate texts from a married coworker, she decided to take action the next day. Rather than responding to the texts, she decided to send an email to her coworker holding him accountable.
Her coworker responded in anger but she remained undeterred and demanded that he only contact her for work-related matters. In order to ensure this, she sent a second email to HR with both of their emails attached. With the help of a friend, the woman was able to provide more evidence that could help her case.
Ultimately, her coworker was fired and the woman finally felt safe. She serves as an example of someone who was able to take a stand and not back down.
With that, let us explore the comments and reactions to this story .
Don’t wait for things to cool down–Go to HR!

NTA & for tackling workplace harassment!

Congrats to this OP

OP has brass ovaries !

NTA: ♂️ He sexually harassed you!

NTA, call out harassment

Stand up for justice

The perfect response

Don’t tolerate harassment

Man NTA, let’s hire this woman

New ♀️ hero

Coworker tries to intimidate her!

Kudos to her professionalism

NTA!

Thank you for standing up!

NTA: don’t sext unless you’re sure

Boundary Girl ⚡️
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NTA Brilliant ♀️ Take Care

NTA: Involve HR

A boss move!

NTA Op handled it

Woman handled it great

♀️ NTA: Report coworker

NTA: HR needs to know

NTA and that guy ♀️ Go to HR!

Young ladies getting unwanted attention

NTA: HR should be

A speaker weighs in

NTA – Hero of the day!

Should have thanked her!

NTA: Apology not enough

NTA: ♂️ Not cool!

NTA: HR needs to be involved now!

Serious Boss Energy!

NTA! Don’t let him get away with it

Owned it!

NTA and power move!

✉️ NTA: Setting appropriate boundaries

Man’s inappropriate behavior✋ lands him in hot water

NTA – you’re a badass!

Frustrated coworker

Admiring Someone’s

Kudos to HR

Two NTA! A man supports his colleague for reporting the inappropriate ⛔ behavior ♂️

No one said work wasn’t funny!

Time to take it to HR?
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NTA You stayed calm

NTA ✊ Stop this now!

NTA: Handling BS!

NTA A clever strategy.

NTA: an HR issue

NTA Taking control of a tough situation!

A coworker’s response

NTA: HR here we come!

NTA – it’s time to go to HR!

NTA!

NTA Working conditions should be respectful

NTA! OP handled it professionally

NTA!

NTA!

A brilliant boundary

A professional badass takes charge!

NTA!

Young woman shuts down a sleaze’s inappropriate behavior

NTA: You rock!!!

Beautifully handled

A woman stands her ground!

NTA !

Standing up to bull$h*t

NTA Well done!

NTA! ☝️ Eff that dude!

Don’t be the a**hole:

Concern about privacy?

NTA: Speak to HR

Good way to go ✅

NTA: You Rock!

NTA – Document it!
