fukkin... A lot of the stuff you're saying I'm going through right now. I gave this woman a dressing down in work cos she's been smiling in my face and snaking me behind my back, I kicked off when she asked me about my ill father
When called in for the bullshyt investigation I just told them I'm sick of the negativity and that I shouldn't have shouted, they expected me to state my case but I'm not getting involved in their shyt and these fukkers gossip like shyt anyway.. I want no part of it
But see my thinking was that I won't stoop to their level.. Which is a noble thought.. But their is pride and arrogance in that thinking that I don't know how to shake.. And I know u should shake it. It shouldn't bother me at all
As far as pride making you subject to be manipulated.. Definitely
But I swear I'm getting somewhere , I recently resolved to let my work talk for itself, but I'm quite vocal in work and generally talkative and often laughing, generally leading the conversation. So when I quieten down its noticeable.. Its a bit eerie at the minute but I feel calm and confident as ever.. Even more so.
fukk knows, appreciate the comments my guy. Much respect. Timely thread too for the boy here
Nice, just keep the people that matter in your corner, and subtly push the funky shyt over to the other side and and let them burn themselves out in front of everybody. Look at the big picture and don't just focus on being right in the moment. Let the people that are on your side know that you're hurt. A little vulnerability goes a long way and don't forget to mention that you're documenting it

Good luck.