TLAR Speaks

Have you ever worked for, or with, a sociopath?

It’s believed that four per cent of our population are sociopaths. That’s four out of 100 people walking around with no conscience. Scary thought!

I’ve met one (that I know of). Unfortunately the one I met, I  worked for. And it was nothing short of hell.

It started simple enough. New boss hired, seemed to be pretty open and willing to learn about our operations and how things worked within the company. Personally treated me quite well. Continually told me often how valuable my input was and what a great job I was doing.

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The ringtone of my phone brings me back to reality as I sit at home fuming over a two-day suspension that I’d been handed a week earlier. Not expecting anyone to be calling, I’m even more surprised to see it’s the office.

Debbie, a co-worker, asks me “have you heard?”

“No, what?”

“Kim’s resigned,” she says.

“Are you sure,” I ask, thinking this is too good to be true?

“Yes,” she responds. “I found out from a very reliable source. You won!”

As I stare at the phone after we hang up, my feelings are mixed. Relief it’s over, and rage over what I endured in the past year and a half.

It started slowly. For the first six months things were fine. Looking back, I saw glimpses of what was to come; it’s always easier to see those things when you’re looking back.

But, I clearly remember when the 18 months of hell began.

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