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Anonymous has a serious concern about her wife, who works with him in the same company. He has noted the things his colleagues have said about her and how she became a completely different person after her promotion to manager.
Some studies suggest that women may face unique challenges and biases in leadership roles, which can sometimes lead to changes in behavior. Anonymous says it has gotten so bad that her wife is the reason people don’t want to come to work, and want to know how he should approach this new work situation in a delicate manner.
“Bra T, my wife and I met at work. After two years of dating, I paid Lobola and gave her my last name. In February, she got promoted to manager in her department. This was a good moment for us; however, this promotion has also brought out a side of her I didn’t know. My wife’s mean side has come out in full force. The people she manages don’t like her; they call her all sorts of names, and she makes them miserable.
I have tried talking to her, but she says she needs to be this person at work so that people don’t disrespect her, but I feel she can turn it down a notch. I really don’t like this side of her, but more than anything, I just hate how people speak about her. I have been contemplating getting another job because seeing this side of her leaves me uneasy and embarrassed. At home, she is still the same loving woman.
I know she needs to be more assertive at work, but she is doing too much. I never thought my sweet wife would be the reason why some people don’t want to come to work. I don’t want to end up leaving my wife over work things. Is it best to get another job, or must I just accept that my wife has two sides, Cruella at work but Cinderella at home? What could be my Blindspot?
– Anonymous”
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