At some point in our life we will work with someone who makes going to work a living hell. Someone so difficult and intense that we become riddled with anxiety and stress. Sam Blacker gets people to anonymously share their stories of the truly worst possible coworkers and bosses and retells it with names and some details changed. And while some parts are changed, the one thing that remains the same is that the truly nightmarish coworkers can be found in any job.
All was fine for Krisell at her job until she returned from maternity leave. Then she slowly discovered the multiple layers of nightmares working within the company. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Carol started working at her knew job she wasn't prepared for her bosses slow assault on her boundaries. Pushing too far, then stopping, then pushing further the next time until Carol reached breaking point. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Almost a decade ago Jay started a new job, and found himself trapped with an employer who seemed to love the intimidation and power games of control Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doctor Aiman worked hard to study in her medical field, but when she was confronted by a nightmare boss she was not prepared for how totally he intended to destroy her career. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Samantha managed to escape from a nightmare boss but was not prepared for when they reappeared in her life. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Linda started a new job and slowly it became clear her managers did not care about her health, until she ended up being sent to the emergency department. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pete Havel offers advice on what to do in a situation like the story in 'When the Nightmare wants your job" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trixie met Maria on the job and was quickly overwhelmed when her coworkers bubbly personality became far more invasive and inappropriate. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kathy watched for years as Laura-Leigh scared off other employees, but she truly felt powerless when Laura-Leigh targeted her friend. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mary found herself working for a company that changed names regularly and was clearly up to illegal stuff. Expert Pete Havel shares what he thinks could be done in this situation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Liz's boss Barbara become emotionally and verbally abusive early on, but while this scared liz, she was not prepared for how much further her nightmare boss would take things. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sandy found herself trapped in a situation where her boss was causing psychological abuse, but her financial support company was supporting her boss. Pete Havel gives his advice on her situation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Claire moved across the world to a whole other country her co-worker Lisa tried to make things difficult.Unfortunately for Lisa, it turned out that this was actually a good work place. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In 'When the Nightmare blames all their mistakes on you" Beck revealed she worked for a cafe owner who was truly toxic. In this mini episode, workplace advisor Pete Havel gives his advice on what to do in a similar situation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pete Havel describes the co-worker so toxic, vengeful and soulless that she inspired his book The Arsonist In The office. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Beth started her job at the gym she was a bit hesitant of Abigail and it turned out she had right to be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Elizabeth started a new marketing job to promote an upcoming children's TV show. She was not prepared for the bombshell secrets her boss was hiding. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rachel started her new job as a real estate assistant. She was not ready for the cold hearted approach her boss took to manipulating and sabotaging her Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The last few episodes have shown the very real damage that Nightmares can cause to our mental health, but what can be done? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Alicia's fun friendly co-worker Rob was promoted to the position of manager she was not prepared for the nightmare he would become. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stacey started working in her dream job, but was not prepared for the trauma inducing abuse her mentor would unleash upon her. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Eliza started her part time marketing job she was not prepared for the constant, boundary pushing rules her bosses would set in order to keep her off balance, under control and unable to questions their unethical and illegal behaviour. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Beck started a new job helping a business owner launch their new cafe was not prepared for the mind games, verbal abuse and public humiliation that would follow. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Calvin was just 21 when he started at his new job, and when he befriended his much older co-worker Jane he had no idea of the toxic, manipulative behaviour she would use to control him and destroy other people's lives and marriages. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Louise started her new job, she had no idea of the depths her jealous, nightmare co-worker would stoop to in an attempt to get her job. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alex was 19 when the new guy started at her workplace. He was nice, friendly and normal, but that was all hiding something much darker. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Linda started her new job with little experience, she had no idea how the sudden, violent mood swings of one co-worker would leave her feeling on edge and unsafe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Sandy started her new job she didn't expect how manipulative and aggressive her boss would get.She also didn't expect that her jobseeker program would side with her boss and make it almost impossible to leave. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Waiting for more stories? Here's a taste of what is still to come, and a chance to share your stories too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Alice started working for a theatre company she never imagined being screamed at and abused while over 100 people watched on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mary was desperate for work but when she walked into her new job she never expected the how chaotic and toxic her bosses, the people the bosses enabled and the very job itself would end up being. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Hayley started a job out of school she could never predict how her bosses actions would drag her into a world of theft, deceit and adultery on a massive scale. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From Sam Blacker comes 'I Work With A Nightmare', a podcast about the truly worst people to work with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/i-work-with-a-nightmare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.