Creepy managers be likeā¦
Okay, seriously, I need to talk about this because it's been weighing heavily on me. You know that feeling when something just doesn't sit right? Well, for me, it's my boss. Lately, his messages have gone from quirky to downright unsettling, like those 'unopened snaps' that just give you the chills. It started subtly, maybe a comment about what I wore yesterday, then escalated to him casually mentioning he 'knows what car I drive now lol.' At first, I tried to brush it off, thinking maybe I was overreacting. But then came the messages like, 'You think I can catch a ride to work tm?' followed by 'Come on you literally drive by my house.' My heart just sank. How does he know where I live? And the worst part? That chilling 'Don't ask how I know I know that.' Itās not just creepy; it feels like a total invasion of privacy and honestly, itās scary. Iāve been Googling 'creepy manager' and 'what to do if your boss is stalking you' non-stop, trying to figure out my next move. It's a tricky situation because it's my job, but my sense of safety is totally compromised. I keep replaying those messages in my head, trying to find a logical explanation, but there isn't one. It's not normal. If you're going through something similar, or have in the past, I'd love to hear how you handled it. My biggest fear is confronting him and making things worse, but I also can't just ignore it. What are the signs you look for in a creepy manager, beyond these obvious ones? How do you even begin to document these kinds of interactions without making it seem like you're paranoid? Iām thinking about starting a log of every message and incident, even the seemingly small ones, just in case. I'm also wondering about HR. Is this something HR would even take seriously, or would it just be brushed aside as 'misunderstanding'? It's so hard to prove intent with text messages, especially when they're veiled with a 'lol' or a casual tone. But knowing my car, knowing my route, knowing my house ā that crosses a line. I feel like I'm constantly looking over my shoulder now, even outside of work. This whole experience has made me realize how important it is to trust your gut when something feels off. My gut is screaming right now. Any advice on how to navigate this without jeopardizing my job or my safety would be so, so appreciated. Stay safe out there, everyone.
