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I think it's sometimes important to get in a toxic person's/bully's face. It's a lot easier for a developer who knows she/he will not have a problem finding an

• Bartweiss 10y ago
  I agree - explicitly pointing out and condemning this stuff can make a big difference. I wouldn't focus on confronting the person, though, because I think that rarely influences the individual. What I've seen matter most is making clear in front of others that it's not something people will "let go" or ignore. I fortunately haven't been in this position since I became a developer, but better jobs do offer more leeway in regard to this. The other question, of course, is power dynamics. Calling out a coworker has more potential to help than calling out someone who can fire all their critics without trouble.
• thinkmassive 10y ago
  For sure, although probably more difficult when you're on a visa and not exactly free to walk if things go south.